RIZE: THE KAÇKAR SKYRUNNING EXPERIENCE

Rize Kaçkar Skyrunning: A High-Altitude Mountain Adventure

Explore the wild beauty of Rize and the Eastern Black Sea on an eight-day skyrunning journey through ancient tea trails, lush rainforests, rugged valleys, and dramatic alpine ridges. Based at the historic Şatıroğlu Guest House, the experience combines challenging trail runs with authentic local culture and unforgettable mountain scenery.

See diverse routes across the Kaçkar Mountains, from technical single tracks in the İgnar Merze Valley to the high-altitude Sakura and Sırt Plateaus. Discover an athletic experience supported by lead and sweep guides, satellite communication, and hydration stations, allowing runners to focus on the trails while enjoying carefully planned nutrition and mountain support.

Enjoy the rich culture of the Black Sea through tea-harvesting workshops, local culinary experiences, Horon folk dancing, and peaceful forest bathing. Visit the Fırtına River for a refreshing recovery experience beneath historic stone bridges, while tasting regional specialties such as Muhlama and Laz Böreği.

Listen to local stories and mountain folklore as the journey reaches its spectacular finale on Marsis Mountain at 3,150 meters. Trek past the emerald Çalikan and Green Lakes through alpine meadows to a summit offering panoramic views of the Pontic Alps, creating a demanding and memorable finish to the Kaçkar adventure.