It can be easily observed while traveling on the road to Sarein. Sabalan is the third highest peak and after Damavand is the second highest volcano in Iran. Dating back to million years ago, Sabalan is a quite old volcano that has been active until 10,000 years ago.
One beauty of this mountain is a permanent lake which has been formed at the crater. This lake is crystal frozen for most of the year except one or two months in crater.
Alvares Ski resort in the South-East of mount is ready to offer services during fall and winter. Sabalan has 2 main routes to ascend:
- North East route or American Shelter
- 650m north glacier route (ice climbing equipment)
Sabalan Mountaineering Tour gives you the opportunity to enjoy the third high peak through normal route and also more intact route in west. Sabalan Glacier Climb gives you the opportunity to enjoy this peak through a technical route.
Read more about Mount Sabalan here.
Our specialists are at the heart of Sabalan as a destination. They are all professional climbers and guides so you can enjoy your adventure.
Day 1: Drive to the shelter
- Morning city tour in Ardabil.
- Leave Ardabil after lunch.
- Drive to the shelter at Sabalan mountain skirt.
- Have dinner and stay overnight at the shelter.
Day 2: Climb to the summit
- Breakfast.
- Climb up to around 4811 m. to the summit.
- Have lunch.
- Come back to the shelter.
- Drive to Shabil hot spring village to stay overnight.
Day 3: Return to Ardebil
- Breakfast.
- Enjoy half day relaxing in the hot springs.
- Return to Ardabil.
Day 1: Drive to the shelter
- Morning city tour in Ardabil.
- Leave Ardabil after lunch.
- Drive to the west eco-camp at 2800m.
- Have dinner and stay overnight at the eco-camp.
Day 2: Trekking Day
- Breakfast.
- Drive to 3300m.
- Trek to 4200m.
- Set up camp and stay overnight.
Day 3: Conquer the Peak
- Conquer the summit.
- return to the eco-camp
Day 4: Return to Ardabil
- Drive back to Meshkin Shahr and finally to Ardabil.
Day 1: Drive to the shelter
- Morning city tour in Ardabil.
- Leave Ardabil after lunch.
- Drive to Meshkin Shahr.
- Prepare technical equipments.
Day 2: Climb to the Base of Glacier
- Breakfast.
- Trek to the base of glacier around 3000m.
- Set up camp and stay overnight.
Day 3: Acclimatization
- Do the acclimatization practices.
- Check the equipments.
Day 4: Conquer the peak
- Climb to the peak (tilted up to 75 degree)
- Set up camp to stay overnight.
Day 5: Trek to Shelter
- Trek to the shelter through north-east route.
- Set up camp to stay overnight.
Day 6: Return to Ardebil
- Drive to Meshkin Shahr and finally to to Ardabil.
No request is too big or too small for our team. If it matters to you, it matters to us. Let us make your escape perfect.
- Group Size: Min 2 – Max 5
- Departure: Upon request
- Duration: 4 Days
- Style: Iran Mountaineering Tour, Iran Small Group Tour, Iran Adventure Tour
- Best Time: May-October
- Highlights: Ardebil, Sabalan peak
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