Ski Tour Ararat, Van Mountains (12 Days)

Ski Tour Ararat, Van Mountains (12 Days)

Guided mountain ski tours in Turkey 2026-2027

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Mountain skiing in Turkey: Discover freedom on untouched snow routes, adrenaline on silent peaks!

Day 1: Airport Pick-up

Meet our guide at Van Airport (depending on your arrival time)

Go to our hotel in Van, check in and relax (3-star hotel)

Have a welcome dinner at our hotel

Our guide will give a briefing of the program and check the equipment for the ski mountaineering adventure in Türkiye

Have a good rest at the hotel in Van before starting the ski tour in Türkiye

Overnight stay in Van

Day 2: Transfer from Van to Mount Baset (3654m)

After breakfast, transfer to Mount Baset for the ski mountaineering adventure in Türkiye (1.5-hour drive)

We will climb and descend the mountain for 3-4 hours

Enjoy the lake view from Van Castle (built by the ancient kingdom of Uratu in the 9th and 7th centuries BC)

Return to Van

We will have dinner at our hotel or at a local restaurant.

Overnight stay at the hotel (Van)

Day 3: Transfer from Van to Artos Mountain (3543m)

After breakfast, transfer to Artos Mountain for mountain skiing adventure in Türkiye (40 min drive)

We will climb the mountain for 6 hours from 1970m to the summit at 3543m, enjoy the view of Lake Van at the summit and come down

We will have time for a boat tour to Akdamar Island in Lake Van, enjoy the view of the beautiful Armenian Church

Transfer to Van

Have dinner at our hotel or at a local restaurant.

Overnight at the hotel (Van)

Day 4: Transfer from Van to Çat Mountain (1554m)

After breakfast, transfer to Çat Mountain for mountain skiing adventure in Türkiye (50 min drive)

We will climb and come down to the summit of the mountain for 3 hours

Transfer to Tatvan

We will have dinner at our hotel or at a local restaurant.

Overnight at hotel (Tatvan-Bitlis)

Day 5: Transfer from Tatva to Mount Nemrut (2274m)

After breakfast, transfer to Mount Nemrut for a mountain skiing adventure in Turkey (2-hour drive)

We will climb to the top of the mountain for 3 hours, where you can enjoy the view of Nemrut Crater Lake and come down

Transfer to Tatvan

Have dinner at our hotel or at a local restaurant.

Overnight at the hotel (Tatvan-Bitlis)

Day 6: Transfer from Tatvan to Süphan Mountain (4058m)

After breakfast, transfer to Süphan Mountain for mountain skiing adventure in Türkiye (2-hour drive)

We will climb from Kiskili village at 2300m to the peak at 4058m for a maximum of 7 hours (it is the 3rd highest peak in Türkiye), enjoy the view of Süphan Mountain Crater and get off at our minibus (2.5 hours)

Transfer to Doğubayazıt (2-hour drive)

Have dinner at our hotel or at a local restaurant.

Overnight at the hotel (Doğubayazıt)

Day 7: Rest Day and Excursion in Doğubayazıt

After breakfast, we will visit İshak Pasha Palace and explore the city of Doğubayazıt

We will have dinner at our hotel or at a local restaurant.

Overnight at the hotel (Doğubayazıt)

Day 8: Transfer to Mount Ararat and climb to Ararat Camp (3200m)

After breakfast, transfer to Cevirme Village at 2200m altitude for a mountain skiing adventure in Turkey.

Transfer all luggage and skis to Ararat Camp by mules.

Start our climb from Cevirme Village (2200m) to Ararat Camp (3200m).

Note: The location and altitude of the campsite may change depending on the snow conditions.

Food, drinks and refreshments will be ready at the camp

We set up our tents and mattresses together. Free time in the afternoon

Dinner and a short briefing for the Mount Ararat ski tour // Lights out at 22:00.

Overnight accommodation in a tent (Ararat Camp)

Day 9: Skiing Mount Ararat (5137m)

Have an early breakfast around midnight and start climbing to the summit for a ski mountain adventure in Türkiye

After 6-8 hours, when you reach the 5137m summit of Mount Ararat, you will be amazed by the view beyond the borders of Türkiye, Iran and Armenia (minimum -20 C at the summit)

We will ski to the camp, rest a little and renew our energy

We will have dinner and celebrate our success // 22:00 lights out

Night stay in a tent (Ararat Camp)

Day 10: Extra day in case of bad weather

Overnight stay in a tent (Ararat Camp)

Day 11: Transfer from Mount Ararat to Doğubayazıt

After breakfast, we descend to Cevirme village (2-3 hours) and transfer to Doğubayazıt by minibus (Extra Day in case of bad weather)

To the hotel in Doğubayazıt We settle in and rest.

We visit the footprints of Noah’s Ark.

A celebratory dinner at a local restaurant

Overnight at the hotel (Doğubayazıt)

Day 12: Transfer from Doğubeyazıt to Van Airport

After breakfast, transfer to Van Airport

Say goodbye to our guide and return home with wonderful memories of your Turkish mountain skiing adventure.

Ski Tour Time: March-April-May