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13 March 2023

Damavand Ski

Difference Between Damavand ski touring and ski mountaineering!

Why is Damavand ski touring different from Damavand ski mountaineering?
Understanding the many types of skiing, ski touring, and ski mountaineering vacations in Damavand Ski Guide. Ski touring and ski climbing are available in the Iranian highlands. The Damavand ski touring and ski mountaineering skills are used for backcountry skiing in unmarked or unpatrolled isolated terrain. Ski mountaineering is more challenging and dangerous, and it requires more knowledge and equipment. The primary difference is that Damavand ski mountaineering has more difficult terrain, such as steep slopes, glaciers, rocks, and ice that must be traversed by skis.


Alpine skiing in Damavand is harder, riskier, and more expensive to successfully ski mountaineer at Damavand. The key distinction is the more difficult terrain, which includes steep slopes, glaciers, boulders, and ice, that must be traversed in order to reach the peak of Damavand by ski. Acclimatization and practice ski mountaineering may also be part of the ski mountaineering program at other summits, such as Alam-Koh summit, the Doberar ridgeline, which includes Bazmchal top, Chengizchal peak, Parvaneh summit, Angemar pinnacle, Mount Doberar, Suzchal top, etc. The peak of the Doberar or Damavand mountain ranges may need to be reached by Damavand ski mountaineers using climbing methods and equipment before they can ski back down.




The majority of Damavand ski touring takes place on less exposed slopes and doesn't require much climbing skill. The Damavand ski tour is a better option for beginners compared to ski mountaineering. Ski touring is a method of reaching a Damavand campsite, such as Camp 3 Bargah Sevom Shelter, that may be accomplished on easier terrain and doesn't call for highly developed skiing or climbing abilities. To acclimatize and be ready for Damavand ski touring, you can ski in the ski resorts listed below, including Mount Tochal ski resort, Dizin ski piste, Shemshak ski slopes, Gole-Zard peak, and the distant Lasem village backcountry area. Before attempting ski touring up Damavand Mountain, beginners should train at these resorts to get acclimated.

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05 December 2013

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Damavand Ski Touring
Mount Damavand is a well-known peak for climbing and trekking. But because of its moderate ski slopes and quick accessibility from Tehran, it is gaining popularity for ski touring too.

Mount Damavand is 5671 mhigh, it is the highest ski resort in Iran and the Middle-East. Due to its great height and it proximity to the Caspian Sea it receives a great amount of snowfalls each winter.
Read more in Damavand Info

Damavand Ski-touring
Damavand Ski-touring
Photo by Ali Fard

Damavand is an ideal place for winter sport activities such as winter climbing, off-piste ski-touring, Alpine style ski mountaineering,  wild snowboarding and snowshoeing. There is no mechanical facility such as chair lift, car cable, gondola or telecabin in the area and you should ascend on feet or on ski.

Ski touring Mt Damavand Iran

Ski touring Mt Damavand Iran
Photo by Ali Fard

Ski Route
South route it is not technical and is the best trail for ski and snowboard tours. It is tough to reach and ski on the other faces of the mountain.
Useful links Damavand Info, Damavand Weather Forecast.

Ski Season
The ski season may starts from mid November and last until mid May. Tours generally go in March and April. Each year the amount of snow is different,  it is recommended to check the snow condition in advance and before you fix your program and travelling to the area.

Mt Damavand View from Mt Tochal Summit
Mt Damavand View from Mt Tochal Summit
Photo by Ardeshir Soltani

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02 January 2012

Damavand-Ski


Mt Damavand Ski Descend
GPS Track and Route Map for South Face

2 January 2012 by Sherppa
Happy New Year!

Ski Mountaineering to Damavand Summit
In this topic you can find necessary GPS tracks and route maps for Mt Damavand skiing and snowboarding. The Classic south route has an off-piste mild ski slope suitable for ski and snowboard downhill descent. These data are useful and would help you to find your way and save your life especially in case of bad weather and foggy condition.
Visit also: GPS Landmark.

Download Damavand South Route GPS track files in GPX format
By Garmin Oregon 550 handheld gps navigator
(To save battery, some tracks are recored during the descend!)

Camp3 to Summit GPS Ascend Track : Download
Summit to Camp3 Descend Track: Download
Full Size Map Camp3 to Summit: Download


Camp3 to Summit GPS Track and Map Damavand South Route
Damavand Camp3 Bargah Sevom to the Summit Route Map
Green line for ascend from Old Shelter or New Hut to the top
Red line for descend on ski from Mt Damavand peak to Camp3
By A. Soltani

If you want to ski Damavand by yourself and without guide, here you can find and download the necessary maps and gps tracks for the best ski trail. If you intend to go as high as the summit of Mt Damavand, ie 5671 meters and descend down by ski from the peak, you should be very strong skier and experienced climber too.

GPS Track Camp2 to Camp3: Download
Full Size Map Camp2 to Camp3: Download

Damavand Camp2 to Camp3 GPS Track and Map
Damavand Camp2 to Camp3 GPS Track and Map
By Ardeshir Soltani

Dependent upon the amount of snowfall in the area, the suggested timing for ski mountaineering and snowboarding on Mt Damavand is from December to March, it is also possible to ski from November to May from time to time. Before you set out to the area and begin your ski expedition, it is a good idea to get the latest snow news and check the snow condition.

Track Camp1 to Camp2: Download
Full Size Map Camp1 to Camp2: Download

Damavand Camp1 to Camp2 GPS Track and Map
Damavand Camp1 to Camp2 GPS Track and Map
Drive the Gravel Road by car in summer or walk and on ski in winter
By Sherppa

South route is the most favourite route to ascend Damavand either on ski or on feet, and the recommended starting point is Camp1 Polour Hut. Other sides are more difficult and dangerous. Remember there is no gondola, cable car, telecabin or chair lift in this resort, so you should ascend on feet or on ski.

Tehran> Camp1 Polour> Camp2 Base> Camp3 Bargah Sevom> Damavand Summit.

Download the full size images in jpg format.
Damawand Map1: Download

Damavand-Map
Mount Damavand Map
By A. Soltani

Download GPS Track in GPX format
IKA Airport to Camp1 Polour: Download

Full Size Map IKA Airport to Camp1 Polour: Download

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IKA Airport to Damavand Camp1 Polour Map
By A. Soltani


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Difficulty Mount Damavand Iran
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Mount Damavand Map


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Mount Damavand Winter view
By A. Soltani

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05 March 2010

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Ski Mountaineering
Mt Damavand 7 Days Hotel and Camping Ski Tour
Full package tailored-made skitour, the itinerary is custom design and flexible, let us know all logistic you need to finalize the tour.

The best months for Damavand ski mountaineering are January, February and March and depending to the weather and climate and the amount of snowfall, some times it is also possible to ski in April and early May too. If you intend to go to the summit, you must be very fit and experienced climber too.

We may offer you different custom designed ski tours for Mt Damavand, it depends to your level of fitness, you may choose any intinerary, one week or more. This is one of our suggested itinerary. You may make any alteration and modification to this package to best suit your programme.

Introduction
• Ski Mountaineering to summit of Iran and Middle East.
• Discover the Beauties of best Persian ski resorts.


Skiing Mount Damavand
Ski Mountaineering Mt Damavand Iran

Day 1: Arriving to Tehran
Greeting you at Tehran International Airport, IKA airport, transfer to 1st camp, we take you directly to Polour Hut, for acclimatization, over night at Polour Hut. You just rest there for acclimatization, no climbing or hard exercises and no pollution of Tehran weather.

Day 2: Starting Day - To Base Camp
Drive towards 2nd camp, as far as car go and strart trekking to Camp2 Base, over night Base Camp Shelter.

Day 3: To Third Camp
By slow trek, or on ski as far as the snow allows, to 3rd camp, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 4: Acclimatization Day
Acclimatization day at Camp3, going to nearby heights, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 5: Summit Day
We atempt climbing toward the summit, then ski down to camp3, over night at Camp3 New Hut.

Day 6: Return Day- Descend Back
Descend and ski down to Camp2 Base drive to Camp1, Return back to Tehran, over night at hotel .

Day 7: Reserved Day
Reserved day for bad weather or team being tired. We may have time to go to Termal Spring and then to your hotel in Tehran .
Transfer to Tehran International Airport, IKA airport, fly to your country, tour ends.

Included
• Permit fee for foreigners.
• Accomedation in Camp1 Hut and Camp3 New Hut.
Huts are the best place for accomedation in the area.
• All land transfers to and from Tehran.
Transfer from Airport or hotel (or to Camps) and back.
Transfer from Camp1 - Polour Camp to Camp2 Base as much as car can go, and back.
• All charges in Camp1 Hut & Camp3 New Hut
• High skilled ski guide.
• Hot meal in camps, food: breakfast, lunch, dinner, soft drink & cooking gear.
• Lunch box during the way.
• Hotel in Tehran.
• Sleeping bag and tent if necessary.
• Larijan Termal Spring.

Not Included
• Domestic Flights - we may buy your domestic ticket.
• This is the Land Only itinerary - Please make your own way to the tour starting point.

Mt Damavand South Route Vertical Drop, By Mount Damavand Guide
Mt Damavand Ski Vertical Drop

Ski Map Alborz Mountains and Damavand
Ski Area Map Alborz Mountains and Mt Damavand, Haraz and Chalus Roads

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03 March 2010

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Ski Mountaineering
Ski Mountaineering, Mt Damavand Ski Resort
Damavand is a popular peak for mountaineering, due to its great height 5671m, easy skiable slopes and quick accessibility from capital city Tehran, it is gaining popularity rapidly for ski mountaineering off-piste and snowboard in recent decade.

There are mild downhill skiing slopes for descents up to 3000m, for sure it is one of the world's finest ski mountaineering resort, there are heavy winter snow falls in this field due to vicinity of Caspian Sea.

The south face it is not technical and it is the recommended route for ski, this side has mild slope for climbing up to the 5000m, after that height it gets a little steeper, skinning could be dangerous and difficult and on other faces. There is no gondola or telecabin lift in this ski resort, so you should ascend on feet or on ski and ski down.

Depending to the weather, the amount of snow differs each year, the ski season may starts from November or December and last untill mid May, tours generally go in March & April, it is highly recommended to check the snow condition in advance and before you fix your programme and travel to the area.


Damavand Winter view
Mount Damavand Winter view
Photo by A. Soltani

Targeted Activities
Climbing, hiking trekking, mountaineering, summer and winter climbing, skiing, snowboarding, off-piste skiing, ski mountaineering, down hill skiing, boarding.

Resort Statistics
Camp 1 Polour Hut
Camp 1 Reyneh

Camp 3 Bargah
Camp 3 New Hut

Quick Facts
Vertical Drop
You may freeride your way down from one of these places to the starting point Gravel Road Junction No5 in GPS Landmark:
3200 m from Summit
1700 m from Camp3 New Hut
600 m from Camp2 Base

Altitude: 5671m
Max Vertical Drop: 3200 m
Highest Resort Altitude: 4250 m
Lowest Resort Altitude: 2270 m

Snow Depths: 2 to 5m
Skiing at night: No
Distance from Tehran: 80km

Season Availability
Skiing season varies from November to April
Open to Public: 7 days a week, all year round.

Disadvantage
No lift facilities, telecabin, gonola ot cable cars

Weather
6 Day Weather Forecast for Mt Damavand

Location
Located on Haraz Road 80km North East of Tehran , in Mazandaran Province.

Nearest Airport
IKA International Airport or Mehrabad Airport Tehran, Iran.

How to go, Transportation
Fly to Tehran IKA International Airport and then travel by road to Polour Village or Reyneh Town. The journey time is about 1.5 to twoo hours drive from Tehran. After a heavy snowfall, snow chains may be necessary for some part of the journey. There is no railway station in the area, the closest railway station is at Tehran.
Note - Haraz Road is crowded with traffic jams in holidays and weekends.

Major ski resorts near the area
Ali Ski Resort
Darbandsar Ski Resort
Dizin Ski Resort
Lasem off piste ski area
Shemshak Ski Resort
Tochal Ski Resort

Other Ski Resort In Iran
Alvares, Ardabil
Ardakan, Fars
Chelgard, Shahr e Kord
Dena Yasuj
Kakan, Yasuj
Khor, Khoor
Khoshaku, Urmi
Kuhrang, Kohrang, Bakhtiyari
Sabalan Ardabil
Sahand, Tabriz
Sepidan, Kohkiluyeh v Boyerahmad
Shahmirzad, Semnan
Shandiz, Khorasan
Shirkoh Yazd
Tarik darreh, Hamadan

Warning
Mt Damavand weather could change to disastrous quickly in winter, with freezing temp falling bellow -60°C at the top and winds speed above 100km/h, you should be well-experienced for such a tough winter climb or ski expeditions in harsh condition and be aware that rescue team and medical facilities are not available in case of any accident, avalanche, injury or emergency condition, you must rely only on your own experience and good luck for surviving, so it is very essential to take extra care for either climbing or skiing on Mt. Damavand in winter and it is done by your own risk only. Visit also Disclaimer

Mt. Damavand Winter view
Mt Damavand Ski Mountaineering Photo by A. Soltani


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Mt. Damavand South Route Map

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23 January 2010

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12 Days Ski Itinerary Damavand
A complete skitour package for Mt Damavand, hotel and camping, this itinerary is flexible, let's know the exact logistic and support you need and let's work together to finish a tailored-made tour to best suit your time and programme.

Introduction
• Mt Damavand Ski Mountaineering, summit of Middle East.
• Acclimatization Mt Tochal 400m, Ski tour.
• Discover the ski resorts around capital Tehran, Iran.


Ski Mount Damavand Iran
Damavand Ski Resort

Day 1: Arriving to Tehran
Greeting you at Tehran International Airport, IKA airport, and transfer to your Hotel in Tehran, quick sightseeing in Tehran, over night in hotel.

Day 2: To Mt Tochal Ski Resort
Drive to Velenjak, to Mt Tocha tele cabin, by gondola to Tochal Ski Resort, ski the whole day, over night in Tochal hotel 3800m.

Day 3: Mt Tochal Ski Resort
Full day ski in Tochal pist, climb to Mt Tochal peak, over night in Tochal hotel.

Day 4: Return Back To Tehran
Back to Tehran, short sightseeing in, over night in Tehran hotel.

Day 5: To Mount Damavand Ski Resort, First Camp
Drive to Polour Hut, Mt Damavand first camp, drive to nearby hights for ski and acclimatization, over night at Polour Hut.

Day 6: To Mt Damavand Ski Resort, Second Camp
Drive towards Camp2 Base, as much as car go, then start ascending and ski mountaineering, over night at Camp2 base.

Day 7: To Mt. Damavand Ski Resort, Third Camp
Climbing to 3rd camp, full day ski, over night in Camp3 New Hut.

Day 8: To Damavand Summit
Climbing toward the peak, ski down hill to camp3, camp2 and to the starting point, transfer to Camp1, over night at Polour Hut.

Day 9: Thermal Spring
Reserved day for bad weather or team being tired or we can go to Thermal Spring, over night in any camp.

Day 10: Drive Back To Tehran
Return back to Tehran, sightseeing in the capital, over night in hotel.

Day 11: Sightseeing in Tehran
Full day sightseeing in Tehran, big bazzar, museum and shopping, over night in Tehran hotel.

Day 12 : Departing Day to Your Country
Transfer to Tehran International Airport, IKA airport, fly to your country, tour ends.

Please note:
This is the land only itinerary, please make your own way to the tour starting point.

Included
• Permit fee for foreigners
• Accomedation in Camp1 Hut,
• Accomedation in Camp3 New Hut,
Camp3 New Hut is the best place for accomedation in the area
• All land transfers to and from Tehran
Transfer from IKA Airport or hotel to Camp1 Polour Camp and back
Transfer from Camp1 - Polour Camp to Camp2 Base as much as car can go, and back
• Camp1 Hut & Camp3 New Hut charges
• High skilled ski guide
• Hot meal in camps, food: breakfast, lunch, dinner, soft drink & cooking gear
• Lunch box during the way
• Hotel in Tehran
• Sleeping bag and tent if necessary
• Termal Spring in Larijan Town

Not Included
• Domestic Flights - we may buy your domestic ticket.

Mount Damavand Ski Mountaineering Starting Point
Mt Damavand Ski Mountaineering Starting Point

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23 November 2009

Ski-AbAli


Ab Ali Ski Resort
Iran has so many excellent mountains to offer for mountaineering, hiking & trekking, winter sports, skiing, snowboarding, down hill skiing, gliding and mountain bicycling.
Ab Ali Ski Resort was the first ski slope to install mechanical ski lifts in Iran in 1953, located 70 Km NE of Tehran on the Haraze Road, it is the closest ski piste to Mt Damavand, with nice slopes for beginners and intermediates skiers.
This small slope is the birthplace of modern ski and the base of winter sport in Iran, it has a training site with skilled coaches giving good opportunity for newcomers to learn ski, it has some stalls which rent ski gears at low price, the entrance ticket is cheap too.


Ski Resort Ab Ali Tehran, Iran
Ab Ali Ski Resort Tehran, Iran
Photo By Naghashzade

This resort is situated in one of Iran touristic zones with a cool climatic in summer which also offers some wonderful non-skiing interests such as hiking & trekking, mountain climbing, thermal spring water, holy shrine Imam Zade Hashem, beautiful Mosha Village with lots of villas, many traditional restaurants and recreational facilities, making this region much unique from other ski fields in Iran.
There is also a private ski field owned by Iran Oil Company for their members, and an education's piste which is a comfortable training site.

Targeted Activities
Hiking, mountaineering, winter sport, skiing, snowboarding, off-piste skiing, mountaineering, down hill skiing, boarding
Other sports activities in the resort, tennis, horse riding and gliding.

Resort Statistics
Ab Ali lift facilities
Total 9 Ski Lifts
1 Telecabin, Gonola, Cable Cars
5 Dish tele-ski, surface lifts
3 Hammer tele-skis, surface lifts
6 restaurants
1 Hotel

Quick Facts
Oldest ski resort in Iran, built in 1932
Altitude: 2650m
Vertical Drop: 250m
Highest Lift: 2650m
Lowest Piste: 2400m
Resort Altitude: 2250m
Snow Depths: 1 to 2m
Skiing at night: No
Distance from Tehran: 70km

Season Availability
Skiing season varies from December to March.
Open to Public: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, all year round.

Disadvantage
Very crowded in winter.

Weather
6 Day Weather Forecast for Ab Ali Resort

Location
Located on Haraz Road 70km East of Tehran , Ab Ali Town, State Tehran, Country Iran.

Nearest Airport
IKA International Airport or Mehrabad Airport Tehran , Iran.

How to go, Transportation to Ab Ali Resort
Fly to Tehran IKA International Airport and then travel by road to Haraz Road . Only accessible by road and can be reached by coach or car. The journey time is about 60 to 80 minutes drive from Tehran, about 70 Km. After a heavy snowfall, snow chains may be necessary for some part of the journey.

There is no railway station in the area, the closest railway station is at Tehran.
Note - Haraz Road is crowded with traffic jams in weekends.

Major Ski Resorts Near Āb Alī - Ab Ali
Mount Damavand 25 km
Shemshak 51 km Darbandsar 53 km
Tochal 62 km
Dizin 63 km
Lasem off piste ski area 55 Km

Other Ski Resort In Iran
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Chelgard, Shahr e Kord,
Damavand, Larijan, Darbandsar,Dizin, Tehran
Kakan, Yasuj, Khor, Khoor, Khoshaku, Urmia,
Kuhrang, Kohrang, Bakhtiyari,
Sahand, Tabriz, Sepidan, Kohkiluyeh v Boyerahmad,
Shahmirzad, Semnan, Shandiz, Khorasan, Shemshak,
Tarik darreh, Hamadan, Tochal, Tehran

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22 November 2009

Ski-Darbandsar


Darbandsar Ski Resort
Darbandsar ski resort is is one of the best private slopes in Iran, located at Darbandsar Village 60 kilometers north east of Tehran in middle of Alborz Mountain Range near Mount Damavand. This small resort is on the slopes Mount Seechal, it is one of the 7 major ski resorts near capital and after the Shemshak Zone, it is the second most challenging resort in the region.
You may ski from Dizin to Darbandsar, but go back by car! If you like to ski continuously without losing your time in lifts queues, this resort is the best choice, because it is not crowded even during the peak of ski season, a great number of ski lovers attend this field.


Ski Resort Darbandsar Tehran, Iran
Darbandsar Ski Resort Tehran, Iran
Photo By Kamran

It also offers some good slopes for off-piste skiing and snowboarding for holidays and weekends, the area is a heaven for extreme skiers, a suitable place for acclimatization and practicing before attempting ski mountaineering in Mt Damavand Iran.
The Darbandsar resort is located in th Rundbar e Ghasran tourist mountain zone which includes some majestic tourist zone such as Maygoon, Zagoon, Shemshak, Darbandsar, Fasham, Oushan.
There is a great icefall closed to Darbandsar village called Hamaloon icefall, which is an ideal place for ice climbing, so there are alot to enjoy yourself.

Hamaloon icefall near Darbandsar Tehran, Iran
Hamaloon Icefall Tehran, Iran
Photo By Summitpost

Targeted Activities
Hiking, mountaineering, winter sport climbing, ice climbing, skiing, scrambling, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, off-piste skiing, rock, mountain bicycle, ski mountaineering.

Resort Statistics
Resort Type: Alpine
Board Leashes required: No
Heliboarding: : Not available
Snowmobiles: Not available
Variable Snow and Ice conditions!
From ice early in the morning to cream in afternoon
There are good coaches to teach you ski too.

Season Availability
Skiing time December to April
Open to Public: Weekdays.

Quick Facts
Altitude: 3150m
Snow Depths: 2 to 4m
Vertical Drop: 500m
Highest Lift: 3150m
Lowest Piste: 2650m
Skiing at night: No
Built in 1982
2nd choice in Roodbare Ghasran area.
Different levels: from beginner to experts.

Facilities
Total 5 Ski Lifts
2 ski lift, chair lifts,
2 hammers
1 surface
Lift times: weekdays only
2 restaurants

Major Ski Resorts Near Darbandsar
Shemshak 2 Km
Dizin 10 Km
Mt Tochal 22 Km
Ab Ali 52 Km
Mt Damavand 55 Km

Disadvantage
lack of accomodation and a low capacity of car park

Weather Forecast
6 Day Weather forecast and snow summary Darbandsar and Iran

Location
Located in the Alborz Mountains, 60 Km northeast of Tehran , Village Darbandsar, State Tehran, Country Iran.

Nearest Airport
IKA International Airport or Mehrabad Airport Tehran , Iran.

How to go, Transportation to Darbandsar
Fly to Tehran IKA International Airport and then travel by road to the Darbandsar Village . Only accessible by road and can be reached by coach or car. The journey time is about 60 to 90 minutes drive from Tehran, about 60 Km. After a heavy snowfall, snow chains are often necessary for the last part of the journey. There is no railway station in the area, the closest railway station is at Tehran.
Note in winter after a snow or stone avalanche the Dizin Road may be closes to traffic.

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Darbandsar Ski Resort MDG880901A
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17 November 2009

Ski-Shemshak

Shemshak Ski Resort
Persia usually isn’t the first place skiers think of when taking into account ski destinations, but Iran is not just desert and sahara, there are some 4,000 meters plus mountains and 16 ski resorts. Shemshak resort lies in the clean and cool air of Alborz Mountain Range, due to its high altitude and the dry air, it has high snowfall and a great high quality powder to satisfy advanced ski lovers, it is the 2nd largest winter sport center and piste in Iran after Dizin complex, while Dizin slopes are suggested for beginners and intermediates.


Ski Resort Shemshak Tehran, Iran
Shemshak Ski Resort Tehran, Iran
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The Shemshak slopes are quite steep and graded the hardest and steepest slopes in Iran, and has the most challenging runs in the country, a good place for more advanced skiers with many mogul runs, variety of slopes, chair lifts, a selection of ski pistes.

You may meet Iran’s best skiers in this resort, a good place for practicing and acclimatization before ski mountaineering in Mt Damavand 5671m. This resort is equipped with lighting facilities which allows skiing at night under floodlight. Shemshak, the second ski resort in Iran was built in 1958.
Snowboarders are welcome to tackel the slopes, about one third of the people on the slopes are boarders. The terrain is suitable for more adventurous boarders. There are no queues, except inIranian weekends. With an altitude of 3050m, the resort is just 60 Km northeast of the capital of Tehran, closed to Mount Damavand.

Targeted Activities
Cross-country Skiing, Skiing, Snowboarding
Season Availability: November to April

Quick Facts
Altitude: 2550-3050 meters
Snow Depths: 2 to 4 m
Vertical Drop: 500m
Highest Lift: 3050m
Lowest Piste: 2550m
Skiing at night: Yes
Built in 1958.
Was granted an International title in 1996

Facilities
Total 7 Lifts
2 lift, chair lifts
3 dish teleskis, button lifts
2 Hammer teleskis, t-bars
2 hotels
4 restaurants

Major Ski Resorts Near Shemshak
Darbandsar 2 km
Dizin 12 km
Mt Tochal 22 km
Ab Ali 51 km
Mt Damavand 55 km

Location
Located in the Alborz Mountains, 45 Km northeast of Tehran
City Shemshak, State Tehran, Country Iran.

How to go there, Transportation to Shemshak
Fly to Tehran IKA International Airport and then travel by road to the Shemshak City Resort. Only accessible by road and can be reached by coach or car. The journey time is about 60 to 90 minutes drive from Tehran, about 60 Km. After a heavy snowfall, snow chains are often necessary for the last part of the journey. There is no railway station in Shemshak, the closest railway station is at Tehran.

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Shemshak Ski Resort MDG880826A
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15 November 2009

Ski-Dizin

Dizin Ski Resort
When foreign tourists think of traveling to Iran, at first they may think of visiting Iran deserts and not ski resorts, most of them do not know that Iran has so many excellent skiing resorts for winter sport , there are 16 ski resorts in Iran and Dizin is the most famous one.

Located in the north west of Tehran in the middle of Alborz mountains near the summit of Mt Damavand, the Dizin Ski Resort is the best and the largest piste in Iran and the Middle East, Due to its high altitude 3600m and slopes which face northward, Dizin receives great amount of snow each year.

This skiing and snowboard resort is an ideal place for the snow lovers who are looking for less explored place for their vacation and a fine place for acclimatization for those who want to climb the peak of Mt Damavand 5671m by ski. This ski region is administered by Iran Ski Federation.


Ski Resort Dizin Tehran, Iran
Dizin Resort Tehran, Iran
Photo By Tehran24

Due to the size of slopes, technical and physical qualities and other feature, Dizin and Shemshak Resorts were the first ski center in Iran to recieve official recognition from the International Ski Federation ( FSI ). These two resorts are famous for the length of their runs and length of their season which usually lasts from November to May. By obtaining a single ticket one can make use of all the pistes, telecabins, telesieges and other facilities for 1 day.

Ski Dizin Tehran, Iran
Dizin Ski Resort Tehran, Iran
Photo By Ali Majdfar

Grass Ski
Skiing on the same piste in the summer, on the grass rather than the snow, the sport activity in the area is not limited to winter, Disin is an important grass-ski centre for the summer too. The first international grass skiing competitions was held at Dizin Complex In 1996 by the International Ski Federation with participation of some famous countries.

Ski Classes and Courses
Step by step training courses are avalable to the trainees, beginner who require some training in either Alpine skiing or snowboarding can take part in these classes and take lessons from qualified trainers and can work with a coach next to the pist.

Popularity and Crowd in Iranian weekends
Because of its popularity, Dizin Resort is crowded in Iranian weekends (Thursdays and Fridays), try to avoid these day if possible, otherwise you may spend more of your time in telecabins queues rather than skiing on the piste.

Accommodation
This wonderful resort has many comfortable accommodation facilities such as hotel, cottage, chalet, villa, private apartment local home and restaurant, and accommodate thousands of people every year, enjoy your stay at this beautiful place. The facilities in the area are more than enough to tackle the rush of the tourist.

Rent Equipment
You can rent any equipment and skiwear in the area, all kind of ski and snowboard, monoboard and Alpine, cross country skis and accessories.

Other Sport Activity and Facilities in Dizin Complex
This resort can offer you and your family a variety of sports activities to enjoy your vcation, altitudes and heights for mountain climbing and walking, different route and tracks for mountain cycling, volleyball grounds, tennis courtyards, paint ball area, caoching and training classes, children park and slope for grass ski in summer to experience interesting aspect of Iranians lifestyle.

Ski Resort Dizin Tehran, Iran
Dizin Iran
Photo By Ali Majdfar

Working Days
In winters, this resort is open during the weekdays and in summer, it is only open in Iranian weekends (Thursdays, Fridays) and national holidays.

Facts and figures
It has various pists of different kinds and grades and you can ski in many different styles during the same day. There is also a beginner’s pist for newcomers.Skiing in Dizin is good for the less experienced skier; 50% of runs are suitable for beginners, 40% for intermediate and 10% for advanced skiers.The air is drier than at European resorts, making some excellent powder. Many snowboarders can be found on the slopes.With only 2 to 3 hours of driving away from Tehran many people prefer not to stay there overnight. Cheap tickets by European standards and rarely have queues except at the weekends. Dizin resort is far more relaxed than the rest of Iran.

Quick Facts, Ski Resort Specifications
Targeted Activities: Skiing, Snowboarding, Grass Ski
Season Availability: November to May
Height variation 2650m to 3600m
One of the highest lifts in the world, lift reaches 3,600 m (11,800 ft),
One of the 40 highest resorts in the world.

Resort Altitude : 2700m
Top elevation, Highest Lift : 3600m
Base elevation, Lowest Piste : 2650m
Vertical drop Max 850m
Skiable area: 470 ha
Runs: 23
Night skiing: No

Lift system:
3 gondola, telecabins,
12 chairlifts , Lifts
1 hammer teleski,
7 dish teleskis, drag lifts,
2 skilifts, chair lifts
Snow depths average 2m at bottom to 6m at the top
Established in 1969

How to go there
The only access to the resort is by road, the roads are of an adequate standard, but not up to those in Europe standard.

Via Chalus (Chaloos) Road 124 km
You can easily reach the resort from Tehran by taking a private taxi or bus, about 2-3 hours of drive from Tehran.

Via Shemsak Road 55 km
There is a shorter route which brings you in 1 or 2 hours but may be closed in winter seasons after a heavt snow.

Transportation to Dizin
If it has been snowing a lot, chains are required for the last part of the journey.
The easiest way to reach Dizin is to fly to IKA airport Tehran Iran, then proceed to the resort by coach or car.
The nearest international airport to Dizin resort is IKA airport at Tehran. Flights arrive here from many major European cities and other destinations including China, India, Japan and neighbouring Persian gulf countries as well as internal flights. The nearest train station to Dizin resort is at Tehran.

Location and Coordinate
Altitude 3600 m
Latitude 36-02-57 N
Longitude 51-25-02 E
Distance from Tehran by Chalus Road 124 km
Distance from Tehran by Shemshak Road 55 km
North West of Tehran in the Middle of Alborz Mountains, City Dizin State Tehran Country, Iran

Ski Resort Iran
Dizin Resort Tehran, Iran
Photo By Ali Majdfar


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Dizin Ski Resort MDG880824A
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10 November 2009

Ski-Tochal


Tochal Ski Resort
Located near the summit of Mount Tochal 3970m, Tochal Ski Resort is one of the main winter sport center for skiing and snowboard in Iran, it is the closeset ski resort to Tehran and because of its neiggourhood to the capital it is very popular with the single daytrip skiers. This resort is the 5th highest resort in the world and has a gondola (telecabin) lift 7.5 Km long which is one of the longest in the world. It takes about 50 minutes to go from the first station to the last station by car cable.

Tochal Resort is one of the best practice and acclimatization places for those who intend to do skiing and mountaineering in Mt Damavand, a very comfortable way to become accustomed to Iran ski and climate in a short form itinerary, in the first days of your itinerary and your arrival day in Tehran and Iran you may use this resort.


Ski Resort Mt Tochal Tehran, Iran
Mt Tochal Resort Tehran, Iran

The resort has two chairlifts and one T-bars. There are seven stations on the telecabin route, Tochal resort is located at the seventh station, there are restaurant at fifth and the seventh staion, and a nice hotel called Tochal Hotel at the base of the resort 3550m, with 30 rooms and suites. Depending on the climate and the amount of snowfall, the season usually starts in November and lasts until April or even June.

Ski Resort Tochal Tehran, Iran
Mt Tochal Ski Resort Tehran, Iran

Quick Facts Mt Tochal Ski Resort
Mt Tochal 7th Station Ski Piste
The piste base is located at 3550m
The top of the resort is at 3850m high
Slope length is about 1200 meters
Vertical Drop 300m
This resort is the 5th highest ski resort in the world 3850m

Mt Tochal Gondola Lift
One of the longest in the world ( 7.5km )
First station at 1600m
Fifith Station at 2950 m
Seventh station at 3750m
Length 7500m
Vertical climb 1840m
There are 3 ski runs which are connected together
the total length of the ski route is about 6 Km
It has a huge vertical climb of 1840m and reaches a height of 3750m
The major stations are, first, second, fifth and the seventh staion
Built in 1978

Tochal Hotel
This hotel is located at altitude of 3550m and serves the skiers for 7 to 8 months per year while the slopes are covered with the snow
It has 30 rooms.
6 rooms, single beds
11 rooms, 2 single beds
8 rooms, twin beds
4 suites
1 VIP suite

How to go to There
Tehran > Chamran Highway > Velenjak St.

Other Names
Telecabin Tochal or Tochal Telecabin

Ski Resort, Hotel Tochal
Tochal Hotel Tehran, Iran

Telecabin Mt Tochal Tehran, Iran
Mt Tochal Telecabin Tehran, Iran

Ski Resort Mt Tochal chairlift Tehran, Iran
Tochal Ski Resort Tehran, Iran

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Tochal Ski Resort MDG880822A
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