Zard Kuh Ski touring

Duration

7 Days

Activity Level

Strenuous

Best Months

Mar, Apr

Activities

Ski Touring

Travel Styles

Adventure Travel

Custom-made strenuous ski holiday adventures and ascend the two most challenging Iran’s highest peaks with skis

TOUR CODE

239-STN-SKI

START

Tehran

FINISH

Tehran

REGION(S)

Central Zagros Mountains

INCLUDED

MEALS: 6 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
ACCOMMODATIONS: Hotel: 2 Nights, Local House: 4 Nights
TRANSPORTATION: Private vehicle
All transportation according to the itinerary Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary Meals as indicated in the itinerary English speaking tour guide

NOT INCLUDED

Entry fee for the sites not mentioned in the itinerary
Travel insurance
International airfare
Excess baggage charges
Airport and departure taxes
Any extra hotel costs such as early check in or late checkout
Laundry
Mini bar used in the room
Meals not stipulated in the itinerary
Tips (optional)
Cost of medical immunizations
Bottled water
Phone calls
Any other service not mentioned in the itinerary

Ski on long runs with visibility of Central Alborz Mountains
Mt Zard Kuh ski touring
Esfahan city tour

Zagros Mountain:

Zagros is one of the longest mountain ranges in Asia (sixth) after the Himalaya, Kunlun Mountains, Tian Shan Mountains, Altay Mountains, Ural Mountains and twonthest.

Zagros forms the largest mountain range in Iran and Iraq, spreading across the whole length of the western and southwestern Iranian plateau, beginning in northwestern Iran and ending at Strait of Hormuz. Zagros range is about 932 miles (1,500 km) long and more than 150 miles (240 km) wide. The mountains are separated into many sub-ranges and organically have the same age as the age as The Alps. Zagros is also home to rich and complex flora widely oak-dominated.

Zard Kuh Mountains:

Zard Kuh or Zard Kouh is the name of a sub ranges of Zagros Mountains range which is in the center of Zagros and is one the most great and famous mountains in Zagros. In Persian Zard Kuh mean “The yellow mountain”.

The mountain range is located in Chaharmahal-e-Bakhtiary province, near the two famous cities of Shahr-e-kord and Koohrang which is one of the most beautiful places of Iran. Also Karoon and Zayandeh-roud rivers are two most major rivers of Iran coming from Zard Kuh mountains.
There a lot of mountains over 4000 m in this mountain range like : Haft Tanan 4019m, Shah-e-Shahidan 4180m, Ab-Sefid 4050m, Koloonchin (Do-Zardeh) 4221m, Khersan 4050m, Zard Kuh 4521

This trip consists of two parts; skiing and ski-mountaineering in Mt Damavand 5610 m. You will enjoy skiing on deep powders during the late winter and early spring months when snow is quite stable however there is a little chance of avalanche. This program is ideal for people who have previous experience in Randonee or Telemark skiing. As this tour is quite vigorous engaged both uphill and downhill skiing so we expect our clients to be quite fit and capable of handling various snow conditions. Also climbing Iran’s highest peaks and skiing down to double the fun is part of the program.

Day 1: Tehran Arrival

Upon arrival in Tehran, an Adventure Iran representative will greet you at the airport and transfer you to a comfortable hotel in Tehran. The remainder of the day is spent at your leisure for initial city exploration to get your bearings and especially to acclimatize to the high altitude. Tehran’s altitude is approximately 1500 meters above sea level. You will have a meeting with your tour guide in the afternoon for a short briefing in order to give you the necessary information and having a chat, checking your equipment and preparing for the next day departure. We will give you sufficient information, maps, tips etc. in order to make your wonderings in the vast city enjoyable and hassle free. Overnight stay at hotel in Tehran. (-,-,-)

Day 2: Fly to Esfahan- Drive to Chelgerd

You will be picked up from your hotel and transfer to Mehrabad Airport to fly to Esfahan take 45 minute. From Esfahan we will pick you up and transfer to Chelgerd which is take 4 hours (190 km). Overnight stay in a local home. (B, D)

Day 3: Full day skiing

We will rise up early in the morning, after morning coffee and breakfast we start the first day ski touring towards a Mountain. We have a full day skiing the region and back to the village in the late afternoon. Overnight stay in the Local House. (B, D)

Day 4: Full day skiing

Day 5: Full day skiing

We will rise up early in the morning, after morning coffee and breakfast we continue the second day ski touring in. We have a full day skiing the region and back to the village. In the afternoon you will to the local house and dinner. Overnight stay in the house. (B, D)

Day 6: Full day skiing– Drive to Esfahan

We will rise up early in the morning, after morning coffee and breakfast we continue the second day ski touring. We have a full day skiing the region and back to the village. In the afternoon you will to the local house and pack our backpack we will drive straight to Esfahan. After 4 hours driving we will arrive Esfahan by evening. Check in to the hotel and rest. Overnight stay in the hotel. (B, D)

Day 7: Esfahan city tour - Fly to Tehran

After breakfast in the hotel we will have Esfahan sightseeing tour. We will visit the main attraction of the city and according to your flght ticket you will transfer to the airport and from there fly back to Tehran.(B)