
1.
Altitude: 5671 m
2. Geographical index: 35° 43' 54" N, 52° 03' 54" E
3. Best Time: Spring and summer (Fully equipped with the
ice-climbing tools for autumn and winter ascend)
4. Position: 75 km northeast of Tehran
5. Sort: Volcanic
6. Launch Spot Height: 2700 m
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Sketch
8. Grade

Day 1:
At 7 a.m. drive from Tehran to the village of Gazanak (109 km, 3
hours). Hop on a 4wd to hit a dirt road towards Nandel village (2 hours). Stay
overnight in the Climbing Federation camping in Nandel. En route, pass the
village of Miandeh and a verdant valley covered by the exotic flora.

Day 2:
At 6 a.m. depart Nandel in a 4wd towards Gardaneh Sar region
(2700 m). Start off our climb to reach Takht-e Fereidoun refuge at 4400 m
(5 hours) where we will lodge in a camp. In the afternoon have a short
acclimatization climb to 4700 heights and return to the refuge.

Day 3:
At 5 a.m. leave the refuge to capture the summit. After passing
the stone ridge and the snow traverse we will reach the peak. Savoring the
beauties atop and different flanks of this majestic mountain, we will return to
Takht-e Fereidoun refuge (4 hours).

Day 4:
Pack the camp and head for Gardaneh Sar (4 hours), then to
Nandel where we will have lunch. Next, cover the route to the village of Abgarm
and swim in the curative spas. Stay overnight in Abgarm.

Day 5:
Today we will cover the back route to Tehran.
Necessary equipment:
1. Sun Glasses
2. Mask
Note: These two are necessary for Damavand ascending due to the
Sulfur vapor.
3. Climber boot
4. Wooly glove and hat
5. Sunscreen cream
6. Climbing pick
7. A couple of trekking pole
8. Gortex
9. Polar warmer
10. Extra climbing socks
11. Head Light
12. Gaiter
13. First aid and personal medicament
14. Crampon