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About this peak
West Asia’s highest volcano — a perfect isolated cone above the Caspian steppes, snow-capped year-round and smoking gently through summit fumaroles.
Peak facts
First ascent
Legends tell of early ascents; first documented climb in the 19th century.
Best season
Mid-July – mid-September
Nearest town
Polour
Getting there
From Tehran by road to Polour, then 4x4 to Goosfand-Sara and the Bargah-e Sevom hut at 4,200 m.
Geology
Dormant stratovolcano of trachyandesite; sulfur vents near the summit.
Summit photo gallery
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Plan your climb
South Route from Bargah-e Sevom
ExpertThe classic Damavand line: 4x4 to Goosfand-Sara, overnight at the 4,200 m hut, then the gravel and snow slog past the sulfur vents to the crater rim.