Damavand Acclimatisation Programme
Due to its altitude of 5,610m, one needs to acclimatise before ascending Damavand. One’s experience and fitness are alas not enough and at Adventure Iran we have designed a special acclimatisation programme to allow for an enjoyable ascent. Thus, in order to avoid any difficulties or headache due to altitude sickness, we recommend that before hiking directly up to the altitude of 4,000m and then ascending the peak (5,610m): 1. on the first day you sleep at the altitude of around 2,000-3,000m; and 2. on the second day ascend to the altitude of approx. 3,000-4,000m and then descend and again sleep at the altitude of 2,000-3,000m to physically and mentally prepare yourself.
