ABOUT MOUNT SUPHAN

MT. SUPHAN QUICK FACT BOX
Elevation	14,547 feet, 4,434 meters
Location	Turkey, Middle East
Volcanic Status	Extinct
Most Recent Eruption	None on record
Convenient Center(s)	Adilcevaz, Turkey
Nearest Major Airport	Van Airport, Turkey

Mount Suphan, an extinct volcano, is the second highest mountain in Turkey, second only to Mount Ararat (5,137 m). Suphan is located just north of Lake Van, Turkey's largest lake. The volcano's summit holds a snow-filled crater, but is generally broad and rugged from eons of erosion. The slopes, however, have retained much of their conal form, making the ascent of Suphan a straightforward one.

Throughout the winter, snow falls on Suphan reaching three to four meters. The mountain's steep slopes and snow blanket combine to make it a good location for "Heli-skiing" -- using helicopters to drop you off on the slopes for an adventure of high mountain skiing. The easily accessible southern and eastern flanks of Suphan are the preferred faces for ascending the mountain; they both offer spectacular views.

ANATOLIAN ADVENTURES TREKS TO SUPHAN

You can find below links to our tours and treks to Mt. Suphan:
http://www.anatolianadventures.com/eng/tours/trek/nemrut_suphan_ararat.html