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The Toros (Taurus) Mountains and the Toros
Aladaрlar Mountains
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Toros Mountains are the western most branch of the great
mountain chain that stretches across all of Asia - the Himalayan
mountain belt. The Turkish section of this massive mountain
range follows the southern border of Anatolia and it is
made up of four major sections, the Western, Central, Southern
and Southeastern Toros ranges. The highest peaks rises out
of the Central and Southeastern branches, a stretch of mountains
which are rugged, magnificent and arduous to climb.
Forming part of the Central Toros range, the Aladaglar
range runs from the southwest to the northeast for approximately
50 kilometers. It is between 25 and 30 kilometers wide and
boasts the region's highest peak, Demirkazìk which
stretches to 3756 meters. Other high summits include Kìzìlkaya
in the center (3725 m), a peak that reaches 3688 meters
in the south and Mount Vayvay in the East (3565m). The long
range is situated in the provinces of Nigde and Adana and
rises between Lake Ecemis and the Zamantì river.
Emli Valley- Aladaglar Nigde
The geological formation of the area is responsible for
the interesting rock formations and waterfalls. The erosion
of limestone has created a fascinating karstic topography
and hydrography, especially in the Yedigoller valley, where
karstic underground rivers and caverns collect the surface
water. Both the Mediterranean and Anatolian weather systems
influence the climate of the Aladaglar bringing warm summers
and cool winters to the mountains.
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| Hacer Pass, Aladaglar |
TRIPS AND CLIMBS
The best season to climb the mountains is during June, July
and August when the alpine meadows of higher elevations
are rich in vegetation.
Researchers and mountaineers ascending the Aladaglar usually
begin their climb from either Camardì or Cukurbag
villages. Those attempting to climb the Demirkazìk
summit depart from Demirkazìk village. Both of these
village lie 65 km from Nigde and can be reached by an asphalt
road.
REGIONAL ATTRACTIONS
The plateau, yayla of the Toros Aladag are the summer homes
of entire villages and the summer grazing of herds of animals.
Be sure to see the gathering in of all the animals for milking.
Traditionally women of these encampment have produced some
of Turkey's most beautiful carpets and kilims, and it is
often possible to see a carpet still in progress.
Activities
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