Climbing in Jordanie : Waddi Rum

Climbing in Jordanie : Waddi Rum

Climbing on jordanian Waddi Rum sandstone is one of the most beautiful experiences that a climber or mountaineer can live. Waddi Rum is the name of the village and of the range located at the southern end of the country, at the endof the road, depositing us truly at the entrance of the desert, where suddenly rise these 600m rounded peaks that one can climb . The choice is huge: Bedouin routes, to be absolutely done, opened by local hunters, of easy level (grade 3-4) but with a bold progression, or more recent routes from 100 to 600m, mostly grade 4 to 6. In any cases the adventure is total. The nonexistent spits, it is the realm of trad climbing and route finding for itineraries which take us to unsuspected and unimaginable places. Thus lost in the desert, in an atmosphere sometimes unreal, we will make surprising and original climbs to your level. A new and amazing experience guaranted!
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Program

Program

Day 1: Arrival at Aqaba airport, transfer by taxi to Waddi Rum village at Atayek's place. 1 hour drive

Day 2: "The Beauty", wonderfull classic crack climb, to find it is already a small epic...night at Atayek's desert camp.

Day 3: "The  Pillar of Wisdom", 600m climb to reach the summit of Jebel Rum cliffs, down by Hammad's Dome, a bedoin route

Day 4: Crossing Rakabat canyon-Kharazeh canyon, ending with a 50m abseil. You'll see incredible rock structures in an end-of-the-world atmosphere. Approach by 4x4

Day 5: "Merlind's wand", an awsome 200m crack in Barrah canyon

Bivy and loneliness in this canyon 45mns away from the village by 4x4.

Day 6: "The Star of Abu Judaidah", just opposite our campsite, 350m, one of the best crack climn ever!

Day 7: A bedouin route to quietly enjoy the landscapes of Waddi Rum, one last time.

Day 8: Short walk then transfert to Aqaba airport by taxi, return flight.

Note: this program is adaptable to your desires and your level. We will talk together of your desires.

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Climbing in Jordanie : Waddi Rum

Price
2700 euros on the basis of 2 persons
4400 on the basis of 1 person

PRICE MAY CHANGE DEPENDING ON THE FLIGHT TICKETS !
The price includes
-UIAGM mountain guide
-Flights
-Taxi transfers to / from the airport
-4x4 trips in the desert
-Half-board at our host Atayek and his desert camp
-Bottled water
-The snacks of the day
-The material (harness, ropes, helmet ...)
The price doesn't includes
-Visas
-Mountain rescue insurance, search and repatriation
-Cancellation/ interruption of stay / luggage insurance
(possibility to take it via our travel agency)
-Tips
-Any personal purchase
Required level
Being comfortable in the 5c / 6a second allows to explore a large part of the routes, but a grade 4-5 climber can also have a lot to do, especially Bedouin routes. The approaches are usually limited by the use of 4WD (5 to 30mns) but the days can take 4 to 8 hours of effort with descents often by walking. Bedouin routes that can also be like long hikes with exposed sections and easy climbs, so having good physical condition is necessary.
Accomodation
We will be welcomed by Atayek, a Bedouin from the village of Waddi Rum for whom hospitality is an important value. We will stay at his home but also in his camp in the desert, where to spend an evening and a night after a meal cooked in the sand is an unforgettable experience ... Atayek, who speaks English, will also be our 4WD driver to take us in all the recesses of the desert he knows as his pocket!
Personal gear
Light but long clothes to protect from abrasion of sandstone and sun
Warm clothes for evenings and bivouacs (down jacket)
Good sneakers / shoes approach low rod
Your own climbing shoes
A sleeping bag -5 degrees
A 30 liters backpack for the day
Travel organized by QUARTZ association's
Association de Tourisme QUARTZ Affiliée à l’Apriam
Une organisation du Bureau des Guides d'Annecy
344 chemin de l’oratoire 74290 Alex
Immatriculation Atout France
IM 073.10.0023
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