BAZARDUZU SUMMIT

26-28 june 2026 | 4,466 METERS | ROOF OF AZERBAIJAN
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Attention! Registration deadline is June 5, 2026.
Summit Altitude4,466 M
Camp Altitude3,306 M
Max Pax14 People
DifficultyDifficult

Expedition Overview

Bazarduzu is the highest peak in Azerbaijan, standing at 4,466 meters (14,656 ft) above sea level in the Qusar region. From the peak, it is possible to see a wide view of Kyzylgaya, Shahdag, Tufandag, Bazaryurd, Olimp peaks, and even Shalbuzdag Mountain in Dagestan. This 3-day journey is the ultimate challenge for any mountaineer in the Caucasus.

Technical Details

ALTITUDES

Summit: 4,466m
Camp: 3,306m
Starting point: 2,860m

ASCEND GAIN

Camp from the car: +539m
Summit from Camp: +1,149m

DISTANCE

Camp to Summit: 4.05km (+4.05km return)
Car to Camp: 3.9km (+3.9km return)

DESCENT

Summit to Camp: 8m (gain) / 3 hours
Camp to Car: 94m / 2 hours

Tour Itinerary

DAY 01 — JUNE 26
Baku — Khinalig — Shahyaylagi — Camp
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06:30
Meeting (20 January m/s Bravo Supermarket)
07:00-11:00
Baku - Guba - Khinalig
11:00-14:00
Khinalig - Shahyaylagi (4x4 car)
14:00-14:30
Lunch
14:30-18:00
Going to camp (3.9 km hike)
18:00-19:00
Camping & Setup
19:00-20:00
Dinner
22:00
Sleeping time
DAY 02 — JUNE 27
Summit Push (4,466m)
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03:00-04:00
Waking up and breakfast
04:00-10:00
Camp - Bazarduzu peak (4.05 km)
10:00-10:30
Free time at the summit
10:30-13:30
Summit - Camp descent (Return)
16:00
Resting and free time at camp
DAY 03 — JUNE 28
Camp — Khinalig — Baku
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06:00-07:00
Get up and Breakfast
07:00-08:00
Gathering the camp
08:00-10:00
Way to Shahyaylagh (walking back)
10:00-13:00
Shahyaylagh - Khinalig (4x4)
13:00-17:00
Khinalig - Baku return drive
Note: Return times are conditional and depend on group speed.

Necessary Equipment

GEAR

Sleeping bag, Isolation mat, Backpack (60+ L), Headlight, Trekking poles, Thermos.

CLOTHING

Gore-tex jacket & pants, Thermal layers, Waterproof boots, Gaiters, Gloves, Hat, Socks (2+).

PERSONAL

Sunglasses, Sunscreen, Water bottle (2L), Set of spoons, Hygiene napkins.

FOOD

Participants must bring their own food/water for 3 days. Gas stoves & balloons provided.

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