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Handpicked by Gamana for quality, clarity of meeting point, and a strong local story.
Experience Overview RIZE: The Kaçkar Skyrunning Experience is a deep dive into the raw, vertical world of the Eastern Black Sea. This journey is meticulously designed for trail runners who seek more than just miles—it is a fusion of elite athletic challenge and the legendary "S4HT Touch" of cultural immersion. From the doorstep of the historic Şatıroğlu Guest House, you will navigate ancient tea trails, humid rainforests, and rugged alpine ridges that mirror the world-renowned Kaçkar by UTMB® race profiles. Your limits will be tested on the Marsis Summit (3,150m), while your spirit is restored through tea-harvesting workshops, river-cooling recovery sessions, and starlit bonfires above the clouds. Guided by experts and supported by mobile nutrition stations, you will experience the true rhythm of mountain life through local folklore and high-carb culinary masterclasses. The Experience in Detail The Vertical Rhythm of the Kaçkars Prepare for a "Skyrunning" adventure where the vertical gain is as breathtaking as the scenery. Over 8 days, you will tackle 11 diverse routes, ranging from technical single-tracks in the İgnar Merze valley to the high-altitude challenges of the Sakura and Sırt Plateaus. Every run is supported to UTMB® standards, with lead and sweep guides, satellite communication, and hydration stations strategically placed every 7–10 km to ensure you can focus entirely on the trail ahead. Authentic Heritage & The "Loaf" TouchWe believe recovery is just as important as the run. Your home for the week is the Şatıroğlu Guest House, a historic mansion that serves as the perfect sanctuary for tired legs. Here, the experience goes beyond the trail: Gastronomy: Fuel your recovery with a Black Sea culinary masterclass, learning to craft high-energy local delicacies like Muhlama and Laz Böreği. Culture: Step off the trail and into the fields for a traditional tea-harvesting workshop, or find your rhythm during a high-energy Horon folk dance celebration to mark your final miles. Nature: Experience "Forest Bathing" in the humid ferns of the rainforest or soak your legs in the ice-cold glacial waters of the Fırtına River beneath 300-year-old stone bridges. The Marsis Finale The crown jewel of the trip is the ascent of Marsis Mountain (3,150m). This technical 6-hour trek takes you past the emerald Çalikan and Green Lakes, climbing through alpine meadows to reach a summit that offers a 360-degree view of the Pontic Alps. It is a demanding, high-energy finale that captures the true essence of running in Rize: wild, vertical, and utterly unforgettable.
Turkiye Rize Trail Running & Trekking Routes
This professional trail running itinerary follows the high standards of S4ht.com EXPERIENCE ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival & Coastal Welcome Agenda: Group transfer from Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV) to the historic Şatıroğlu Guest House.+3 Run: Light coastal "shake-out" run to acclimatize to the Black Sea air.+1 Point of Interest: Black Sea Shoreline. Experience the dramatic transition from sea level to the mountain foothills.+1 Daily Peak Experience: Coastal Sunset Dinner. A welcome feast at a specialized Black Sea seafood restaurant by the shore.+1 Day 2: The Tea Heritage Trail (Route 3) Agenda: Run from Süneryalı Doğuş Tea Factory to the Şatıroğlu Guest House via the Osman Orhon Mansion. Technical: 15 km (Mixed terrain: 10 km concrete, 5 km dirt road). Point of Interest: Osman Orhon Mansion. A glimpse into the architectural heritage of the region. Daily Peak Experience: Tea Harvesting Workshop. Join local workers in the fields to harvest and traditionally dry your own tea.+2 Day 3: The Hidden Forest Path (Route 10) Agenda: A technical single-track run from Çağlayan Stone Bridge through Maden Tepe to İgnar Merze. Technical: 11 km (100% technical single-track path). Elevation: Maden Tepe (400m) and İgnar Merze (350m). Point of Interest: Fırtına River. Run alongside the roaring glacial waters that define the valley.+1 Daily Peak Experience: River Cooling. Post-run recovery session by soaking legs in the ice-cold river, followed by Turkish coffee at a 300-year-old stone bridge.+2 Day 4: Ancient Highland Footpaths (Route 4) Agenda: Climb from Açhozli Cave through Salma Waterfall to reach Çatak Plateau. Technical: 10 km (100% ancient mountain footpaths). Elevation: Finish at Çatak Plateau (1,506m). Point of Interest: Salma Waterfall. A hidden gem deep within the rainforest trails. Daily Peak Experience: Village Family Lunch. A mid-run stop at a local family home for authentic "home-cooked" fuel and stories of mountain life.+1 Day 5: High Plateau Skyrunning (Route 5) Agenda: High-altitude transition from Çatak Plateau to Sakura Plateau. Technical: 10 km (100% ancient mountain footpaths). Elevation: Reach Sakura Plateau (2,738m). Daily Peak Experience: Black Sea Culinary Masterclass. A hands-on workshop learning to make Muhlama and Laz Böreği for a high-carb recovery dinner.+2 Day 6: The Marsis Summit Finale (Route 11) Agenda: The ultimate "Skyrunning" challenge. Trek from Çamlık Plateau to the Marsis Summit and return via the lakes. Technical: 6-hour duration (Difficulty 4/6). Point of Interest: Glacial Lakes. Visit Çalikan Lake, Green Lake, and the "Three Lakes" slope. Elevation: Marsis Summit (3,150m). Daily Peak Experience: Forest Bathing & Stargazing. A mindful afternoon in the ferns, followed by a midnight bonfire above the clouds.+1 Day 7: The Grand Descent (Route 7) Agenda: Run from the high ridges of Sırt Plateau down to the historical arches of Arhavi. Technical: 15 km (12 km dirt road, 3 km concrete). Point of Interest: Double Arch Bridge (Çifte Kemer). One of the most iconic historical structures in the Black Sea region. Daily Peak Experience: Horon Folk Dance Training. Celebrate your journey by learning the rhythmic steps of the local Horon dance.+2 Day 8: Departure Agenda: Final traditional breakfast, group photo, and transfer back to Rize-Artvin Airport (RZV).+1
Rize Airport
53300 Pazar/Rize Türkiye, Rize, Rize, 53020, TR
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