Fann Mountains Climbing

The Fann mountains are the joining point and highest mountains of both the Zarafshan and Hissor ranges, both to the North of Dushanbe, traversing from the East to the West. This range, though smaller than the neighboring Pamir mountains to the East, is relatively easy to access, and beautiful. There are numerous lakes, glaciers, and of course massive peaks.

The most well known peak in the range is Chimtarga (5489m,18,009 ft) which has several established routes including a few technical routes up the south facing ridges, and a less-technical, though logistically more involved route up the snowy, relatively mild north slope. Other tall and notable climbs in the area include routes on Energia (5120m/16798ft), Zamok (5070m/16634ft), and Chapdara (5050m/16568ft) among many others. There are a number of routes establish by Russian and Eastern European climbers on the more well-known peaks, but there is endless potential for new and exciting routes. Most of the rock I have encountered here is limestone, though at the lower altitudes sandstone and other sedimentary rock is common.

This is a beautiful and remote range. The people are hospitable and friendly, scenery breathtaking, and the mountains are huge!