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.
Questions about this route?
Talk to the guides who run it — gear, fitness, weather windows, private dates. We answer within one working day.
€604
per person
Local guide, transfers from Tehran, mountain hut or tent, most meals and permit support.
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