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Adventure · Artvin, Artvin

Kaçkar Summit Trek (Kaçkar Zirvesi)

  • Distance20–30 km return from Barhal
  • Best seasonLate July–August
  • PriceSelf-guided: transport + food + camping only (2000–4000 TRY / $61–121); guided: 3000–8000 TRY / $91–242 per person
  • OperatorKaçkar Dağları Rehberleri (local guide network); enquire at Barhal village or through Artvin city hotels. Artvin Doğa Sporları: +90 466 212 4455
By Updated Reviewed by Daniel Mercer
Kaçkar Summit Trek (Kaçkar Zirvesi)

Activity facts

Where
Kaçkar Mountains, Yusufeli district
Duration
2–4 days including approach

Equipment

Full mountaineering gear above 2800 m: trekking poles, waterproof tent, sleeping bag rated to -5°C, crampons for late summer snowfields, emergency GPS

Location

Barhal Köyü, 08800 Yusufeli, Artvin (main access village)

40.8302, 41.2789 View on map