Ski touring in the Taurus mountains

R unning parallel to the Mediterranean coast, the Taurus range is one of the longest in the Middle East. An intricate network of ridges and rocky peaks, the Aladaglar is the highest range with summits over 3700m high. In winter, this rocky limestone range, rising abruptly from the fertile Anatolian plain is covered in deep snow transforming these mountains into an ideal playground for ski touring. While climbing up a canyon or lost valley, it is not uncommon to see a wolf, a lynx or ibex as these mountains have preserved their exceptional fauna. As well as being a fantastic place for ski touring, this trip is an invitation to experience another civilisation. We will be living under the same roof as the people of this village and experiencing their traditions and way of life and the welcome they will give you will exceed all your expectations. Every evening we will sample a new dish carefully prepared by the mistress of the house - a legacy of the culinary traditions of the region. This trip also comprises a stopover in Istanbul giving you time to visit the historic monuments there.

Road Book

Dates :
- From March Saturday the 14th to Sunday the 22nd 2009.
Duration : 9 days. 5 days skiing.
Supervision : high mountain guide.
Persons taking part : 5/7.
Ski level : PD/AD. The climbing is going to be between 800m /1000m each day.
Technical level : SM+/BS .
Physical condition : you need to be in a good physical condition.
Accomodations : hotels and local houses.
Formalities : French citizens need a passport which is valid for more than 6 months.
Equipment to be carried : All the routes can be completed with a day pack.
(We carry a small day pack as the luggage are travelling in a minibus)

PRICE : 1930 €

Includes

Guides' fees and expenses
Your accommodation
Evening meal, breakfast, a light meal on return at the end of the day
Loan of an avalanche transceiver and medical supplies for the group

Not included

Plane tickets from home to Tromso
rental equipment if required
personal snacks and drinks, food supplies for the climbs which you need to bring (dried fruit, cereal bars, chocolate bars etc)
repatriation and cancellation insurance
tips, any unexpected costs incurred as a result of a change in the program (in agreement with the participants) due to an insufficient level in the group to undertake the planned trip or adverse weather conditions

Signing up : To sign up for one of the trips offered, please write to us or email us with: your name, address, telephone number, name and dates of the trip you wish to join and your deposit cheque.

Further information : A specification sheet outlining the trip itinerary and list of equipment you need to bring etc is available on request via email.

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