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Cappadocia and
Mount Bolkar Crossing |
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With
its unique geological formations, Cappadocia is
incontestably one of the most remarkable natural
phenomena on this planet. During millions of years wind,
rain and frost, has eroded the tuff (volcanic rock) and
formed the most amazing patterns. By traversing this
landscape on foot you will appreciate the country’s
historical richness as well as its unusual landscape.
Forming part of the chain of Taurus, the Bolkar Massif
exhibits very particular geological characteristics.
Made of sedimentary material such as limestone and
dolomites, it reveals excellent examples of sheet or
folds in the rock layers. |
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Vast
formations of karst as well as landscapes showing the
effects of hydraulic erosion and glaciers are numerous.
Whole villages populate the sides of these mountains
with their sheep during the summer grazing season
perpetuating their centuries old wandering traditions.
In this tour we offer not only a journey through the
alpine plains of Anatolia, in an attractive mountainous
setting but also a truly enriching exchange with the
hospitable nomadic people of Turkish mountains...
Itinerary: 15 days
Day 1 / Ankara: Meet and transfer to hotel for
the night. |
Days 2 to 5 /
Cappadocia:
4 days of hiking through the fairy landscapes of
Cappadocia. With the program: The Ihlara, Avcilar,
Akvadi, Pigeon, Pasabag, Pancarlik and Red Valleys, in
which many civilisations found refuge. Cave dwellings
villages of Zelve, cavusin, Goreme, Ortahisar, Urgup,
Uchisar. Rock-cut churches, with frescoes will be
visited as well as the Mazikoy underground city. Nights
in comfortable pensions.
Days 6 to 12 / Mt Bolkar:
7 days of trekking in the mineral decoration of the wild
Bolkar mountains, following the mule tracks of the
semi-nomads. Principal stopovers: the Elmali gorge,
Kiziltepe and Alisah plateaux, Karagol and cinigol
mountain lakes, and the alpine Darbogaz village.
Opportunity will be taken to climb the Medetsiz (3524 m)
and Geyiktepe (3277 m) summits. Nights are under tents.
Heights: between 500m and 1200 m.
Days 13 and 14 / Istanbul:
One and half day to discover this legendary city, set on
two continents.
Day 15 / Home:
Transfer to airport for return flight.
Favourable Season: Mid-June to end of
September.
Level: Medium, requiring a minimum of experience |
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