It starts at night. From around 5,000 m (start of the glacier cap) you should put on crampons. However, the ascent to the summit is often possible without them, as long as conditions allow it. However, they are a must for the descent.

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The last 200 meters of ascent are only possible with crampons! Above: 360° panorama over Turkey, Iran, and Armenia – plus a fantastic view of Little Ararat. Very cold and windy depending on the season!

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1. Mount Ararat Summit (5,165 m) – Mount Ararat Summit loop from Mount Ararat

5.18km

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Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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Distance 7.89 km

Uphill 960 m

Downhill 0 m

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Tuesday 3 March

-1°C

-7°C

74 %

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Max wind speed: 7.0 km/h

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Location: Iğdır, Turkey

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