How to Climb Volcano Damavand
Volcano Damavand South View
Photo by Anosh Soltani
Photo by Anosh Soltani
ABC of Volcano Damavand Climbing
Or Volcano Damavand ABC
If you intend to ascend Volcano Damavand for the first time , you better to start with its simple abc which leads you to more detailed info in other pages.
A
About Volcano Damavand
You should know some information about Volcano Damavand , its routes , camps . You need a good season timing and weather condition. A good guide or coach is very helpful and increases you chance of success.
B
Proper Gear & Equipment
Ordinary and basic equipment is enough for a summer climb to Damavand. Plus some food and drink .
C
Timing and Climbing
You should know abc of mountain climbing , how to climb damavand , acclimatization , when to start , when to rest . The ascent to the damavand is not technical and does not require major climbing skills but you need a good physical fitness , the main challenge of the climb is acclimatization and the fact that the air gets thinner as you gain altitude.
Climb Volcano Damavand in 3 Steps!
Climb Mount Damavand in 3 Steps , 2 Days !
Summery :
Step 1 - From Tehran go to Camp 1 - Polour Camp ,by car , early morning , 1-2 hours , first day
Step 2 - From Camp 1 by car go to Camp 2 - Base Camp , and then walk to Camp 3 - Bargah Sevom 3-4 hours ,first day , sleep the night there .
Step 3 - From Camp 3 - Bargah Sevom climb to the damavand sumit ,early morning ,5-7 hours ,then descend back to camp3 and so on to Tehran !
Details:
Step 1
From Tehran go to Camp 1 - Polour Camp ,by car , early morning , 1-2 hours , first day
Volcano
Latitude | 35-50-50 N |
Longitude | 52-03-36 E |
Altitude | 2,270 m - 7,447 ft |
Distance from | 1-2 hours by car ( 80 Km ) |
Distance to Camp 2 - Base Camp | 1 hour by car |
Step 2
From Camp 1 by car go to Camp 2 - Base Camp , and then walk to Camp 3 - Bargah Sevom 3-4 hours ,first day , sleep the night there .
Volcano
Latitude | 35-54-10 N |
Longitude | 52-06-34 E |
Altitude | 3,040 m - 9,973 ft |
Distance from Camp1 - Polour Camp | 1 hour by car |
Ascent to Camp3 - Bargah Sevom | 3-5 hours |
Descent from Camp3 - Bargah Sevom | 2 -3 hours |
Latitude | 35-55-54 N |
Longitude | 52-06-30 E |
Altitude | 4,220 m - 13,845 ft |
Distance from Camp2 - Base Camp | 3-5 hours |
Ascent to damavand summit | 5-7 hours |
Descent from damavand summit | 2- 4 hours |
Step 3
From Camp 3 - Bargah Sevom climb to the damavand sumit ,early morning ,5-7 hours ,then descend back to camp3 and so on to Tehran !
There is no camp here, but if you wish to challenge 7000 m or higher peaks you may make you own camp for acclamatisation.
CampS -
Latitude | 35-57-19 N |
Longitude | 52-06-36 E |
Altitude | 5,671 m - 18,605 ft. |
Ascent from Camp3 - Bargah Sevom | 5-7 hours |
Descent to Camp3 - Bargah Sevom | 2- 4 hours |
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How To Climb Volcano Damavand
Two Days Climb to Volcano damavand
I try to teach new climbers a 2 days climb to Mt. Damavand from south face during summer in detail .
Maps and Signs of Volcano Damavand
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How to go to Volcano Damavand areaSummary:
Day1 - Tehran to Camp3. Day2 - Camp3 to the summit and back to Tehran !
Detail:
Day 1
How to reach Mt. Damavand ?
You can travel by car or bus to one of these places :
How to reach Mt. Damavand ?
You can travel by car or bus to one of these places :
Camp1 - Reineh
Tehran > Haraz Road > Reineh > Reineh Camp .( approx 2.5 Hours )
If you come from north of Iran, ie Mazandaran State, you may use this way
If you come from north of Iran, ie Mazandaran State, you may use this way
OR
Camp1- Polour Camp 2,270 m - 7,447 ft
Tehran > Haraz Road > Polour > Polour Camp . ( approx 1.5 Hours )
If you travel from Tehran, Polour is much shorter and better way for you.
These Camps belong to Iranian Mountain Climbing Federation which you can use them or you may ask for a car to take you to:
Tehran > Haraz Road > Polour > Polour Camp . ( approx 1.5 Hours )
If you travel from Tehran, Polour is much shorter and better way for you.
These Camps belong to Iranian Mountain Climbing Federation which you can use them or you may ask for a car to take you to:
Camp2 - Base Camp 3,040 m - 9,973 ft
Farsi Name Goosfand Sara Camp .
Strong cars like 4WD Jeeps carry you to the 2nd Camp / shelter called Goosfand sara which in fact is the Base Camp , ( approx 1 hour ).
If you live in a city with low elevation, like the sea level , you better to have extra rest here or, perhaps stay one night at this place for acclimatization. ( read note 1)
If you live in a city with low elevation, like the sea level , you better to have extra rest here or, perhaps stay one night at this place for acclimatization. ( read note 1)
Camp3 - Shelter 4,220 m - 13,845 ft
Farsi name Bargah Sevom Camp
By 3 to 4 hours walk you reach the Bargahe Sevom Camp , do not carry heavy equipments yourself , use mule and porters instead . Use the foot paths , it is easy to find them , go slow and steady , if you start in the morning you have enough time , use the day light only , never start in the darkness . Stay one night here .
( read note 1 & 2)
Volcano Damavand South Route from shelter 4220m to the Top 5671m
Photo by Sherpa
Photo by Sherpa
Day 2
How to go to the top of mt. damavand 5,671 m - 18,605 ft
The south face is not a technical way , by 5 to 7 hours slow and steady walk you can reach the summit , do not carry heavy equipments with yourself , you can leave them in Bargahe Sevom Camp, only take necessary things with you , depending to the weather the best starting time is about 5 o`clock in the morning . (read important note 3) . Before starting check up all your necessary things ,have a good breakfast , see the weather forecast carefully if possible , do not rest more than 5 minutes per rest during your climb, for food & drink you need at least 1.5 letters of watter , and a little foods, some sweets or chocolate thats all !! from here upwards there is no water , food or shelter . Use the foot paths , during summer a lot of climbers go this way perhaps you could be able to find a group which suits your programe , if you are not sure use a guide. Do not climb at night.
Return Back
After reaching the top do not spend a lot of time there , take few pictures and return back quickly to Bargahe Sevom Camp ( about 2.5 hours) , you can have rest now for half an hour , when you feel ok try to go back to Goosfand Sara and even to Tehran . If you have enough time after your climb , it is a good idea to go to Abe Garm e Larigan 5 km from Reyneh, which you may use the benefit of mineral hot water springs of Damavand and spend a night there.
Note 1
During summer you can find water and some food here , but I suggest you use your own . You can find mule and porter too.
Note 2
During summer you may find tent and sleeping bag for rent here.
Note3 , Important !
There is a wrong believe that suggest you start climbing from Bargahe Sevom to the summit of mount damavand at night because of less sulfuric gas , but I advise you never start at night even if you see some climbers do so , most of these people do not succeed their climb and never see the summit !! during the night you can not find suitable footpaths ,you may make many mistakes, you will lose more energy because of colder weather,and most important thing you may be awake but you body is not and the biological clock of your body says it is sleeping time !!
Do not be afraid of sulforic gas, have a little vinegar with you, it helps you alot !
Good Luck
See you soon on the top !
Volcano Damavand
Solard[at]gmail.com
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How to go to the top of mt. damavand 5,671 m - 18,605 ft
The south face is not a technical way , by 5 to 7 hours slow and steady walk you can reach the summit , do not carry heavy equipments with yourself , you can leave them in Bargahe Sevom Camp, only take necessary things with you , depending to the weather the best starting time is about 5 o`clock in the morning . (read important note 3) . Before starting check up all your necessary things ,have a good breakfast , see the weather forecast carefully if possible , do not rest more than 5 minutes per rest during your climb, for food & drink you need at least 1.5 letters of watter , and a little foods, some sweets or chocolate thats all !! from here upwards there is no water , food or shelter . Use the foot paths , during summer a lot of climbers go this way perhaps you could be able to find a group which suits your programe , if you are not sure use a guide. Do not climb at night.
Return Back
After reaching the top do not spend a lot of time there , take few pictures and return back quickly to Bargahe Sevom Camp ( about 2.5 hours) , you can have rest now for half an hour , when you feel ok try to go back to Goosfand Sara and even to Tehran . If you have enough time after your climb , it is a good idea to go to Abe Garm e Larigan 5 km from Reyneh, which you may use the benefit of mineral hot water springs of Damavand and spend a night there.
Note 1
During summer you can find water and some food here , but I suggest you use your own . You can find mule and porter too.
Note 2
During summer you may find tent and sleeping bag for rent here.
Note3 , Important !
There is a wrong believe that suggest you start climbing from Bargahe Sevom to the summit of mount damavand at night because of less sulfuric gas , but I advise you never start at night even if you see some climbers do so , most of these people do not succeed their climb and never see the summit !! during the night you can not find suitable footpaths ,you may make many mistakes, you will lose more energy because of colder weather,and most important thing you may be awake but you body is not and the biological clock of your body says it is sleeping time !!
Do not be afraid of sulforic gas, have a little vinegar with you, it helps you alot !
Good Luck
See you soon on the top !
Volcano Damavand
Solard[at]gmail.com
welcome to volcan damavand guide , the most informative web page about volcano damavand
You are here: volcan damavand guide > How to Climb Volcano Damavand VDG 870305-1
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