Alborz Mountains, Iran
Mount Damavand South Route
Route detail
About this route
A five-day Damavand climb with a measured acclimatisation day, hut night at Bargah-e Sevom and a long summit day on volcanic scree and snow.
Daily activity
4–7 hr/day; summit day 10–12 hr.
Terrain
Volcanic tracks, high hut approach, sulphur slopes and snow or scree near the summit.
Best season
June to September
Your guide office
Mount Damavand Guides
Based in Tehran / Alborz Mountains, Iran
What's included
Local guide, transfers from Tehran, mountain hut or tent, most meals and permit support.
Not included
Flights, visa, personal insurance, tips, personal equipment.
Itinerary
- 1
Tehran to Camp 1
Time: 2–3 hrDistance: 5 km
Drive to the mountain, permit check and a short acclimatisation walk near the first camp.
- 2
Camp 3 approach
Time: 5–6 hrDistance: 7 km
4WD to the lower camp, then hike steadily to Bargah-e Sevom at 4,200 m.
- 3
Acclimatisation climb
Time: 4–5 hrDistance: 5 km
Climb toward 4,600–4,700 m and return to sleep lower before the summit attempt.
- 4
Summit day
Time: 10–12 hrDistance: 12 km
Early start up the south route to 5,610 m, passing the sulphur vents before descending to camp.
- 5
Return to Tehran
Time: 3–4 hrDistance: 6 km
Descend to the roadhead, collect luggage and drive back toward Tehran.
What to pack
Built for this route's terrain, altitude and number of days. Tick items off as you pack — without the right footwear or hard shell, a guide can refuse to take you up.
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Footwear and pack
Broken in before the trip — new boots are the most common cause of an abandoned day.
Clothing layers
Three layers, no cotton. Temperatures can swing 20 °C between valley and summit.
Technical equipment
Your guide office (Mount Damavand Guides) rents most of this locally — ask when you confirm your dates.
Sun, health and altitude
Above 5,500 m you must be able to describe altitude symptoms to your guide in plain language.
Overnight kit
Keep these in a zipped pocket, not the main compartment.
Boots, crampons, ice axe and harness can usually be rented from Mount Damavand Guides in Tehran / Alborz Mountains, Iran — confirm sizes when you agree your dates.
Traveller feedback
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€604
per person
Local guide, transfers from Tehran, mountain hut or tent, most meals and permit support.
Next departure · 29 July 2027
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