Mount Ararat Trek
Turkey · Asia · Technical trek · score 63/100
Security flag. restricted permit zone near international borders; permits must be pre-arranged
Check your own government's travel advice before planning.
Check your own government's travel advice before planning.
At a glance
| Countries | Turkey |
|---|---|
| Continent | Asia |
| Region | Eastern Anatolia (Agri) |
| Type | Technical trek |
| Length | 40 km |
| Typical duration | 4-5 days |
| Difficulty | 4/5 (Hard) |
| Max altitude | 5137 m |
| Best season | Jun-Sep |
| Start | Dogubayazit (Eli/Cevirme village) |
| End | summit and return |
| Permit / guide | climbing permit and licensed guide required |
| Special gear | crampons; ice axe; B2/B3 boots (glacier above ~4,900 m) |
Score
63/100
Iconic 5,137 m volcano, Turkey's highest peak; glaciated summit push with crampons; permit/guide bureaucracy and remote eastern location lower logistics score
How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: high.
Notes
Summit day transitions to crampons at ~4,900 m ice cap edge
Sources
Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.
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