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Damavand First Camp Polour

Damavand first campsite is called Polour Hut. This mountain resort is the best starting point for trekking, climbing and ski touring  Damavand in Iran either towards the classic south route or the west route. Polur complex resort is a shortcut to Damawand and is a suitable place for accommodation and acclimatization. Polor Resort is made by Iran Mountaineering and Sport Climbing Federation (also called Mountain Climbing Federation of Iran) and it is administered by the same organization.

Damavand 1st Camp in Polour Village

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Damavand Mountain Location

Damavand Mountain is standing 80 Km driving distances North-East of the capital city Tehran. It is situated in the central part of the Alborz Mountains on the southern seashore of the Caspian Sea in the district of Mazandaran Iran. Damavand is almost midway the Haraz Road between the Tehran and Amol in the northern Iran. Coordinates and the GPS landmark of Damavand Summit:
Latitude 35-57-19 N
Longitude 52-06-37 E

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Trek Damavand
Trekking  Mount Damavand Iran is a life time memory. Due to its great height this volcano is ranked as the  Highest Volcano in Asia. Also it is the highest summit in Iran and the highest peak in the Middle-East. Ascending this huge mountain with a group of climbers from around the world is a great experience. Before attempting this mountain it is essential  to learn all the necessary trekking information about this prominent mountain in Iran. You can find the best source of info in English about Damavand for hiking and trekking mountaineering, snowboarding and ski touring in Damavand Info.

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Damavand Mountain in Winter
Damavand is covered by snow in winter. The summit is snow-capped several months a year. But in spring and autumn only the upper parts are white.  Ice and hardened-snow remain all the year on Damavand North Face Glaciers. The mountain is an excellent symmetrical cone volcano with a narrow summit. It looks like Mount Fuji (Fujiyama) in Japan. Damavand  lies about 80 kilometers driving distance north-east of Tehran in the northern Persian plateau. The giant white peak and its beautiful cloud cap are the most attractive sight of Iran mountains.

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Damavand Trekking Season
Summer trekking season for Damavand  is from mid June to mid September. Generally in this period Damavand South Route footpaths are free of snow, the weather is usually calm and climbers may go up by 4WD cars as far as Damavand Base Camp, ( second camp or Goosfand-Sara).

Climbers with ordinary mountaineering experience are strongly advised to try this mountain in this trekking season. Damavand mountain shelters and refuges are very crowded during Iranian weekends and holidays. Best starting days is Saturday. Avoid trekking in Iranian weekends (Thursday and Friday).

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Mid June Beginning of  Damavand Trekking Season

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Damavand Info

Damavand is the highest volcano in Asia. This giant volcano is located in the central Alborz Mountains on the southern coast of the Caspian Sea and is surrounded by beautiful mountains, valleys and forests. Damavand Volcano is 5,671 m, 18,605 ft high; it is also the highest peak in the Middle East and the second highest volcano in Northern Hemisphere.

Best Source of Information for Mt Damavand Iran
Recommended by Lonelyplanet - Iran (also in English guide book 6th edtion 2012 - page 73):
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Damavand Info: (our website) and Mount Damavand Guide: (our weblog).

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How To Climb Mt Damavand
4 days climb from south face in detail

4 days climb from south route in detail
Advised for foreign climbers who wish to challenge Damavand in the beginning part of their trip to Iran.

In this topic we show you how to climb in a relaxing 4 days programme to enjoy your trip with a safe climb to the summit, this Itinerary is ideal for newcomers and ordinary climbers with the ordinary climbing skills and common gears. It is suggested to do the trek in summer in June, July or August, where there is not a lot of snow on the mountain and Damavand Weather is relatively mild.

Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays are best for starting, it is no goog to be in the mountain in Iranian weekends (Thursday and Friday), visit Timing . In this itinerary after finishing your climb, you have some spared time to go to Abe Garm Larijan hot spring too.
Read More in : Climb Mt Damavand Iran.

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Day1 - Arrival Day
On the first day of your tour in Iran you may travl by a taxi directly from IKA Int Airport or your Hotel in Tehran to first campsite, Camp1 Polour in Polour Village, its altitude is 2270 m - 7447 ft., which is quite a suitable place for Acclimatization and a good idea to be away from pollution of Tehran, during the day just rest there, no climbing or hard exercisen, stay over night at Polour Hut.

How to go to the Polour Hut
Tehran > Haraz Road >Polor Village > Camp1 (about 1.5 Hours)
Polour Resort is made by Mount Climbing Federation of Iran and it is a shortcut and the best starting point for the south face.
Read more in: Acclimatization.

Climb Mt Damavand, Camp1 Polour Hut Altitude 2270 m

Day2 - Transfer + Trekking To Camp3
It is recommended to book a car in advance to take you to the Base Camp, 4WD cars like Jeeps, land rovers and small trucks take you to the 2nd campsite, as far as car can go, it takes about one hour to reach Camp2 Base 3050m, remember due to summer Crowd this place is not a suitable area for any acclimatization or Accommodation , further more a sheepfold is located in the area making it too dirty, so it is better to leave the area asap. The base camp, also called Goosfand Sara or Saheb Zaman Mosque, is the south route starting point in summer.
Start you trek and by 4 to 6 hours slow and steady walk go to third campsite, Camp3 Bargah Sevom 4220m and stay over night at Camp3 New Hut 4250m. Do not carry heavy stuff yourself, use porter and mule, follow the footprints, it is easy to find them in a good weather condition. If you start your trek early morning you have enough time to go to third campsite and use the rest of the day for acclimatization. Double check up all your necessary Equipment for tomorrow before you go to sleep.

How to go to the Base Camp
Polour Village or Polour Hut > Camp 2 Base

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Camp 2 Base Goosfand Sara

Day3 - Climbing to the Mt Damavand Summit + Return
South route is not technically difficult, see Difficulty, it has a mild climbing slop, but you must be physically fit enough to try it. Wake up at about 4 am and have a good breakfast, drink tow or three cups of tea or coffee, check the weather forecast if possible, start your climb towards the peak at about 5 am, during the climb take short breaks each hour, do not rest more than 5 minutes per rest, use the proper foot tracks, if you are not sure use a Guide .
During the way or at breaks, eat some sweet or chocolate and biscuit, you need at least 1.5 letters of water for the day.

Depending to your physical fitness it takes 5 to 7 hours to reach the top, after reaching the Summit do not stay too long there, take few Photo and return back the same way to camp3, it takes about 3 hours to descend down from summit to the camp3, stay overnight at New Hut.

Notes
- From camp3 upwards, there is no any shelter/refuge, water or food.
- Do not carry heavy stuff with yourself to the top, only take necessary ones, it is quite safe to leave your heavy gears at New Hut or your tent.
- Do not ascend at night, see the important note in Common Mistakes.
- In a good weather, starting at about 5 am is quite good.
Read more for climbing in related topics: Danger Zone, Summit.

Damavand Camp3 New Hut

Day4 - Return Day + Hot Spring
After one night rest return back to camp2, drive to camp1. You have some time to go to Thermal Spring which are located in Abe Garm Larijan Town, there are spa public baths with small pools filled with mineral hot water, enjoy yourself and forget about all the exhaustion of your climb.
Return back to your Hotel in Tehran, programme ends.
Good Luck

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Frequently Asked Questions for Damavand Climb

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