Alborz Ski Region Iran has many ski resorts in different mountains of Alborz and Zagros. The most important Ski Resorts were built before the Islamic Revolution, during Mohammad Reza Pahlavi's ruling, and they are still among the best in the country. As you know Alborz mountain starts from north west of Iran near the Turkey border and stretches all the way in the south of the Caspian Sea towards north east of Iran near the Afghanistan border. Alborz district is divided into three sections, West Alborz, Central Alborz and East Alborz Mountains. Central Alborz region has a lot of high altitude peaks above 4000 m and Mount Damavand, the Iran highest peak with 5610 m is located in this part as well. In central Alborz, there is a specific region called Alborz Ski Region that starts from Mount Tochal (3960m) which is Tehran's highest mountain and stretches northward to Kolonbastak-Sarakchal ridge with a width of about 20 km. This region only has 4 different ski areas and you can see them in the map. Also there are some famous mountains which are out of the ski area and are the perfect place for off-piste skiing or Ski Touring. Tochal Ski Resort Tehran sits at the foot of Tochal mountain that has a ski resort on its heights. The peak altitude is 3960m and the highest point of the ski resort is 3850m. From Velenjak neighborhood in the north of capital Tehran you will have access to the gondola which will take you up to 3700 m after three sections. From there you can take a lift to go to the highest point of the ski resort which is near the Touchal peak (3960m). The length of the gondola from the first to the last station is about 7.5 km
Alborz Ski Region Iran has many ski resorts in different mountains of Alborz and Zagros. The most important Ski Resorts were built before the Islamic Revolution, during Mohammad Reza Pahlavi’s ruling, and they are still among the best in the country. As you know Alborz mountain starts from north west of Iran near the Turkey
Darbandsar Ski Resort ALBORZ SKI REGION Darbandsar ski resort is one of Iran’s main ski resorts located in Darbandsar village, north-east of the capital. From Tehran it’s only 65km away and takes one and half hours to reach it. The history of the piste goes back to around the time of the Iran Islamic revolution. Before the revolution, many local skiers travelled to Europe for the ski championships. With the help and support of a few ski enthusiasts from various countries, decisions were made to create a new ski resort in the Alborz Ski Region. They bought a brand-new lift from the Poma company in France in 1978. This lift was kept in Iran’s customs control for a period due to the timing of the revolution. This project was suspended until things had settled down resulting in it taking longer than originally planned. After a few years, actually at the beginning of 1982, the Darbandsar piste was born. Subsequently, the locals bought more ski lift equipment to improve the piste making it more advanced and to keep pace with other pistes in Iran. The altitude is 2600m to 3600m. This piste, as mentioned, is located in the Alborz ski region in the Central Alborz Mountains. Some years ago. Darbandsar ski resort was originally a small piste. Fortunately, it now belongs to a private company who developed the region and purchased new ski lift equipment. It is fast increasing in size, overtaking Shemshak and Touchal pistes. Nowadays Darbandsar is an important and well-known ski hub for Iranian skiers. It’s also becoming more popular with locals. Lift Systems: 1st station: 2600m Last station: 3600m The ski resort has two ski lifts, three chair lifts (two 4-seater ski lifts, one two-seater chair lift) and one Gondola. The piste has two Green and
Darbandsar Ski Resort ALBORZ SKI REGION Darbandsar ski resort is one of Iran’s main ski resorts located in Darbandsar village, north-east of the capital. From Tehran it’s only 65km away and takes one and half hours to reach it. The history of the piste goes back to around the time of the Iran Islamic
Dizin Ski Resort ALBORZ SKI REGION Dizin is the biggest Ski Resort in Iran, located in Alborz province, north-east of Tehran province, which is on the southern slopes of the Central Alborz Mountains. Dizin ski resort was built around 1960 during the reign of Pahlavi, (Mohammad Reza Shah), before Iran’s Islamic revolution. The piste is situated in an especially, staggeringly beautiful geographical position surrounded by a lot of high mountain peaks around +4000 m which makes for a very cold winter with amazing visibility of the many mountains in the Alborz range. You will have a stunning view of Iran’s highest mountain, Damavand (5610m), from top of the piste on Sichal peak. From the last station of Dizin you have to ascend a little bit, it takes 10-15 minutes to reach the peak (Sichal), the highest point of the region. From there you will have a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the numerous mountains in the heart of Alborz. From the peak you are able to see Kolonbastak (4150m), the ridgeline of the Sarakckal mountains, a 15km mountain chain above 4000m with 3 peaks. In the south you will see Touchal mountain (3960m) which is north of the capital, Tehran. Dizin is, without doubt, the finest place for skiing in Iran. For those of you who are looking for a more challenging activity there are a lot of regions around Dizin which are terrific for Off Piste skiing. You will need a local guide or experienced ski instructor for off piste skiing in Dizin. There are a few mountains around Dizin which are excellent for Ski-Touring at the end of winter and the beginning of spring. Mount Kolonbastak and Mount Azadkuh are two of them, which are fairly close, and ideal for ski touring. Besides ski activities, the attractive
Dizin Ski Resort ALBORZ SKI REGION Dizin is the biggest Ski Resort in Iran, located in Alborz province, north-east of Tehran province, which is on the southern slopes of the Central Alborz Mountains. Dizin ski resort was built around 1960 during the reign of Pahlavi, (Mohammad Reza Shah), before Iran’s Islamic revolution. The piste
