Route Details

- The description follows the Ayder-to-Çat direction.
- The first 18 km of the route is uphill.
- The first stop is Galerdüzü.
- From there, continue right toward Kavrun Plateau.
- After Kavrun Plateau, you’ll climb toward Samistal Pass, with gradients reaching up to 15% at times.
- Once you reach the pass, you can enjoy both the panoramic view and the satisfaction of beginning your descent.
- In clear weather, a 360° panorama of the mountains and the Black Sea awaits you.
- Your first descent stop is Samistal Plateau, followed by a descent to Palovit Plateau.
- After Palovit, you’ll reach the final climb of the route, ascending steeply toward Trovit Plateau Pass — with sections reaching up to 25% incline.
- From this point, the climb is over, and a 16 km descent will take you down to Çat Bridge, passing through Trovit and Elevit Plateaus along the way.