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Gelyansın or Uludoruk (Reşko Mountain)

Nestled within the highest mountains of southeastern Turkey lies Uludoruk, located in Hakkari province along the Armenian border. Surpassing 4,000 meters in elevation, it embraces an Arctic-alpine climate with heavy winter snowfall. Surrounding Uludoruk Mountain, steep scree slopes sustain seasonal flora and grasslands grazed by nomadic livestock. Ibex herds inhabit remote valleys. During summer months, yayla camps dot high altitude pastures.

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Eastern Anatolia,Hakkari

Mountain Of Cilo

Nestled in the rugged mountains of northeastern Turkey near the border with Armenia lies Cilo Mountain. Rising to over 4,116 m (13,504 ft), its remote peaks embrace an alpine climate with heavy winter snowfall. Surrounding Cilo Mountain, dense conifer forests cloaking steep slopes sustain diverse habitats. Glacial streams nourish seasonal wetlands grazed by nomadic livestock during summer months.

12 Hour 30 Minute

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Eastern Anatolia,Hakkari

Mountain Of Samdi

Towering over Hakkari's remote and rugged landscape lies Samdi Mountain, peaking at over 3,794 m (12,448 ft) near Turkey's border with Iraq. Its steep forested slopes experience long harsh winters and brief warm summers. Surrounding Samdi Mountain, dense pine and juniper forests cloak valleys sustaining diverse wildlife like bears and mountain goats. Glacial streams feed wetlands grazed by nomadic herders and flocks during summer months.

13 Hour 35 Minute

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