Mount Ararat Summit
The 5,137 m dormant volcano and Turkey's high point — a 4-day guided ascent from Doğubayazıt.
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- Region
- Turkey
- Country
- Middle East / Central Asia
- Biome
- Turkish alpine volcano (2,200–5,137 m)
- Best season
- June – September
- Difficulty
- moderate
Known for
- Backpacking
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Mountaineering
Key takeaways
- Biome: Turkish alpine volcano (2,200–5,137 m)
- Best season: June – September
- Difficulty: moderate
- Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary
The 5,137 m dormant volcano and Turkey's high point — a 4-day guided ascent from Doğubayazıt.
Key takeaways
- Difficulty: moderate
- Best season: June – September
Intended uses
backpacking
Climate suitability
Turkish alpine volcano (2,200–5,137 m)
Verification notes
Last verified January 1, 1970.
Region
Middle East / Central Asia
Biome
Turkish alpine volcano (2,200–5,137 m)
Difficulty
moderate
Plan with verified data
Mount Ararat Summit trip tools
Popular pursuits at Mount Ararat Summit
- Backpacking
Multi-day travel with everything on your back — see the packing blocks below.
- Hiking
Day miles on marked trail, with route notes and trail links below.
- Climbing
Rock and alpine lines with approach beta.
- Mountaineering
Glacier and high-route objectives with real consequence.