Taurus Ski 8 days

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Mt. Hasan, Mt Erciyes, Taurus Mountains Ski Expeditions

On this ski expedition you will have the opportunity to climb the volcanic Mountains of central Anatolia and cross the Taurus from South to East. We will also climb Mt. EnginTepe (also called Mt Embler) 3723 m high of Aladag region. Two big and majestic volcanoes of central Anatolia entire satisfaction, giving you the sensation to dominate the snow covered area, before entering in the spectacular and surrealistic landscape of Cappadocia. During our ski expedition we will have opportunity to contact with the local people and opportunity to learn their life style.

Itinerary 8 days:

Saturday, Day 1: Kayseri airport- Ihlara

In the early morning transfer to Ihlara valley. We will go to our hotel, sleep and rest, afternoon we will walk and sight seeing in Ihlara valley. Depending on the group, we can walk in Ihlara valley. Overnight hotel

Sunday, Day 2- Transfer to Mt Hasan –ski on Mt Hasan – drive to Taurus mountain- BLD

In the early morning transfer directly to a village at the food of Mt Hasan extinct volcanic Mountain of Anatolian, which also erupted 3 million years ago and formed Cappadocia area.. We ascend Mt. Hasan summit from the south route about 5 to 6 hours. Climbing gradually up the snow is more and more abundant and the view on the Anatolian plateau magnificent. Mt. Erciyes, Cappadocia are visible from the summit. Descend and drive to Demirkazık village at the foot of Mt Taurus. Overnight in the village. (1650m).

Monday, Day 3: MT Embler 3723m – BLD

In the morning we drive (15 minutes) up to Sokullupınar plateau 2000m. Wearing our ski we cross the Yallak valley and walk up to pass at 3450m (Celikbuyduran pass) Here you may take the opportunity to climb Mont Engin Tepe ( Second peak of the Aladaglar Range : 3723 m) Then a superb descend in the Karayalak Valley, an impressive canyon, with some fairy chimneys. Dinner and overnight in the same village. Ascent: 1723 m Descent :1723

Day 4: Avcıveli pass 3250m – BLD

Today we will be transferred by jeep about 20 minutes to the Sıyırmalik valley in to the forest part of Taurus 2200 m then we will ski trek up to Avcıveli pass over the finger rocks . Scenery is splendid at this valley with its several summits surrounding around the valley. Reach the pass. Descent down the valley where we rejoin our vehicles. About 6-7 hours ski time..Overnight village house. Ascend = 1050m Descend = 1050 m

Day 5: Mt Taurus – Kayseri – BLD

We join back the Emli valley. Through pine forest we ascend up to the Alacan plateau (2450 m) from the Kucuk Mangırcı valley. From the Alacan Plateau, you may take the opportunity to ascend one of the several low summit (about 3000 m) surrounding the plateau. We come to the departing point by ski trail of Buyuk Mangırcı valley. End of afternoon, transfer to foot of Mt Erciyes in Kayseri. Dinner and overnight in hotel in Kayseri.

Day 6: Mt. Erciyes Summit (3916m) – Cappadoce – BLD

In the morning short transfer to Mt. Erciyes. This volcano is one of the most fascinating ones in the world. We will ascend the Mt Erciyes (Argeos), a long traverse to reach its top from which the panoramic view is worth to see. A fascinating skiing descent through the several valleys of the majestic volcano will bring us to our minibus. Drive to Cappadocia for overnight in hotel.

Day 7: Cappadocia – BLD

Morning sightseeing in unique Cappadocia we will visit to the rock churches, monasteries, cave dwellings, Fairy chimneys, remote canyons, bizarre rock formations and the other unusual and beautiful areas of Göreme, Zelve and Ortahisar. Overnight at hotel.