This year Cyprus Mountaineering is celebrating its 25th year online from 2001 to 2025
Cyprus Mountaineering Kyrenia
Our Programme
Price List - Equipment List - The Countryside Code - Insurance Disclaimer and Acceptance Fee
OUR PROGRAMME
OUR ACTIVITIES
WALKING TOUR ROUTES
Unfortunately all our activities are currently suspended
But do have a look at the Price List below and the Clients' Comments tab above anyway . . . . .
or in the meantime why not browse the photographs on the homepage?
WALKING TOUR ROUTES
WALKING TOUR ROUTES
Half Day Walking Tour 1 Easy Standard Approximately 4 hours Start at Halfway House Restaurant, Karaman Through the village to Wellhead and onto Ilgaz Return to Karaman village Lunch/Dinner at Halfway House Restaurant Half Day Walking Tour 2 Easy Standard Approximately 4 hours Start at Baspinar Restaurant, Lapta Walk to the start of the mountain's Blue Route Return to Baspinar Lunch/Dinner at Baspinar Restaurant Half Day Walking Tour 3 Easy Standard Approximately 4 hours Start at Besparmak Buffavento Restaurant Follow forest tracks around Besparmak Mountain Visit Kyrenia Animal Rescue Centre Lunch/Dinner at Besparmak Restaurant Full Day Walking Tour 4 Easier Moderate Standard Approximately 5-6 hours Start at Halfway House Restaurant, Karaman Orange Route to St.Hilarion Castle Return to Karaman via Blue Route Dinner at Halfway House Restaurant Full Day Walking Tour 5 Harder Moderate Standard Approximately 6-7 hours Start at Baspinar Restaurant, Lapta Red Route to the Turkish Tank Return to Baspinar via Blue Route Dinner at Baspinar Restaurant
ROCK SCRAMBLING ROUTES
Half Day Rock Scrambling Tour 1
Moderate Standard Approximately 4 hours
Start at Besparmak Buffavento Restaurant
Ascent to West Ridge End of Besparmak (560 m, 1850 ft)
Descent via North Forest Route
Lunch/dinner at Besparmak Buffavento Restaurant
Full Day Rock Scrambling Tour 2
Moderate Standard Approximately 6-7 hours
Start at Besparmak Buffavento Restaurant
West Ridge ascent to Besparmak summit (740 m, 2428 ft)
Descent via North Forest Route
Dinner at Besparmak Buffavento Restaurant
Full Day Rock Scrambling Tour 3
Moderate Standard Approximately 7-8 hours
Start at Baspinar Restaurant, Lapta
Extended Blue Route to below Kornos Ridge (850 m, 2789 ft)
Return to Baspinar via Red Route
Dinner at Baspinar Restaurant, Lapta
Full Day Rock Scrambling Tour 4
Difficult Standard Approximately 7-8 hours
Start at roadside above Karsiyaka
Ascend Kornos Ridge to Kornos summit
(946 m, 3104 ft)
Descend Kornos Gully to start point
Dinner at Baspinar Restaurant, Lapta
PRICE LIST - WALKING
HALF DAY WALKING TOUR
Approximately 3-4 hours easy or moderate walking
Group size minimum 2 persons, maximum 10
Including lunch: £25
FULL DAY WALKING TOUR
Approximately 5-7 hours easy, moderate, or difficult walking
Group size minimum 2 persons, maximum 10
Including dinner: £30
PRICE LIST - SCRAMBLING
HALF DAY ROCK SCRAMBLING
Approximately 3-4 hours moderate rock scrambling
Group size minimum 2 persons, maximum 5
Including lunch: £35
FULL DAY ROCK SCRAMBLING
Approximately 6-8 hours moderate or difficult rock scrambling
Group size minimum 2 persons, maximum 5
Including dinner: £40
PRICE LIST - NOTES
Lunch or dinner is a set menu Cypriot meal in a mountainside restaurant
If client declines lunch/dinner, deduct £5
CLIENT TO PAY DRINKS BILL SEPARATELY
Client is responsible for restaurant service tips if appropriate
Client takes own sandwich lunch on full day tours
Client provides own transport to and from the restaurant start point
Larger groups can be provided with minibus by arrangement
The half day and full day rock scrambling tour includes transport
PAYMENT PREFERRED IN POUNDS STERLING
EQUIPMENT LIST
CLOTHING - FOOTWEAR - RUCSAC - FOOD
CLOTHING
Waterproof and Windproof Mountain Jacket or Fleece carried at all times
(Stored in Rucsac when not required)
T-Shirt and Shorts in warm weather
Baseball Cap, or brimmed Hat for sun protection
Warm ski-type Hat and Gloves in cold and wet weather
Warm windproof top, fleece, or sweater in cold and wet weather
Tracksuit Pants or Trousers (quick-drying) in cold and wet weather
(NOT BLUE JEANS)
FOOTWEAR
Strong mountain boots/shoes with Vibram-type rubber grip soles
(Or sports shoes/trainers if sole considered suitable and strong enough)
Thick, comfortable socks are important
WALKING POLES
Leki-type trekking poles or walking stick
(Can be improvised from broken branch collected en route!)
RUCSAC
Minimum capacity 20 litres, with wide and comfortable shoulder straps
Waterproof plastic liners
CONTENTS OF RUCSAC
(Mountain Jacket when not being worn)
Water Bottle, MINIMUM ONE LITRE, OR TWO LITRES IN HOT WEATHER
Small Towel (quick-drying)
Sun Tan Cream for face and lips, plus Sunglasses
Optional Items:
Map and Guide Book, Swiss Army Knife, Camera, Binoculars, Head Torch, or Small Hand Torch, First Aid Kit, Mobile Telephone
FOOD LIST
Sandwiches, Crisps, Biscuits, Honey and Nuts Bar (for energy), Orange, Apple, Fruit Drink, Chewing Gum, Mints, Chocolate (only when weather is cool!)
DRY CLOTHES BAG
Underwear, T-Shirt, Top, Trousers, Socks, Shoes, Towel and Toiletries
(Pullover and Jacket when cold)
This Bag is left at Restaurant if starting the day's tour when wet weather is forecast
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THE COUNTRYSIDE CODE
THE COUNTRYSIDE CODE
LIGHTING FIRES IS FORBIDDEN
Dry leaves and pine needles catch fire very easily. A forest fire can spread extremely quickly, destroying trees and plants, which will take decades to recover.
PROTECT THE FLORA AND THE FAUNA
It is forbidden to pick wild flowers, especially Orchids, which are legally protected. Try not to disturb the wild animals. Beware of snakes !! Only the brownish Blunt-nosed Viper is dangerous, but it is usually a shy creature. Common Black snakes and lizards are harmless.
PLEASE DO NOT DROP RUBBISH
Take it ALL home with you. Respect the clean countryside. We will in fact carry with us a spare rubbish bag, to collect as much as we can of the rubbish left by thoughtless others on the mountain.
PLEASE BE QUIET
One of the main beauties of the mountains is the silent and peaceful atmosphere. Do not spoil this for others by being too noisy!
IF YOU ARE LOST
Don't panic ! Go to the last place you were together with your friends and wait. DO NOT try to go off alone. Use your mobile telephone to call the guide in charge.
REMEMBER THIS . . .
TAKE ONLY PHOTOGRAPHS AND LEAVE ONLY FOOTPRINTS
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