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Middle Earth Travel, a Turkish registered tourism
firm with Turkish, German and English partners, has designed 2-weeks
and 6 days treks in the Kackar Mountains. In addition, a 2 week
combined Kackars and Mt. Ararat trek is available. Just check Middle
Earth Travel.
Best of the Kackars
(2 weeks)
The treks extend along the south slopes of the rugged granite Kackar
and Altiparmak (six-fingered) mountains, and mainly avoids the north
side of the range, where the weather is unreliable. The route uses
well-established mule trails between villages and summer pastures,
and less distinct, rocky paths at higher levels
Trekkers stay in
small pensions in the traditional highland villages, and, supported
by baggage mules, trek through the summer pastures, camping
in dramatic high altitude settings alongside tiny lakes and
streams.
The tour starts at the village of Yaylalar (Hevek), and finishes
35km further east, where a massive 1000 year old Georgian church
nestles in the trees above the village of Altiparmak (Barhal). |
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itinerary
for 2 weeks trek
Day 1: Transfer from Erzurum to Yaylalar (5 hours).
Day 2-4: Trek from Yaylalar to Yukari Kavron.
Day 5-8: Trek from Yukari Kavron to Yaylalar, including an
optional ascent of Kackar Mountain (3932m).
Day 9-13: Trek from Yaylalar to Altiparmak (Barhal), including
an optional ascent of Altiparmak Ridge (3562m).
Day 14: Transfer to Erzurum (4 hrs)
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| crew |
Mountain guide
leader, assistant leader, 1 baggage mule plus driver for each 4 trekkers,
cook and additional mule for kitchen equipment and supplies.Midi bus
for transfers. |
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grade
Grade C with Grade D optional ascent of Kackar Mountain (12 hrs),
and Grade D optional ascent of Altiparmak rodge (up to 3562m). Average
daily trek 5-7hrs. Trekkers carry a daypack containing rain gear,
extra clothing, camera, and picnic, etc. Maximum 16, minimum 8 trekkers.
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| how to book |
Look at the Middle
Earth Travel web site for full program details, then e-mail any questions
to: info@middleearthtravel.com |
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