Ski in Iran

Most people think that Iran is a desert country, but this is completely wrong. Iran is a land of four seasons whose nature is very diverse. You may be interested to know that you can ski in Iran! Join us to introduce some of the best ski resorts in Iran.

Dizin

Dizin Ski Resort is the best ski resort in Iran and the first ski resort to receive an international certificate in the Middle East. This piste is located 123 km from Tehran (the capital of Iran) in the Alborz Mountains. This ski resort is between 2650 and 3600 meters above sea level and its length is 5.7 meters. There are suitable amenities such as a hotel, restaurant, and … for skiers.

About thirty years ago, grass skiing facilities were provided in this area, along with other mountain sports such as mountain biking and kite riding.

The ski season at Dizin starts in November and lasts until the end of April.

Shemshak

Shemshak Ski Resort is located 70 km northeast of Tehran in an area called Rudbar and Qasran. This slope is the second international slope in Iran that has international standards. Here is 950 meters long and its height is 2550 to 3050 meters above sea level.

Shemshak has two hotels, one of which is located at the summit.

Abali Ski Slope In Iran

Abali ski slope is the oldest ski slope in Iran and the first place where lifting devices were installed. This area is a destination for many skiers and tourists due to its location on the Tehran-North road and also due to the favorable weather in summer.

Its highest point is 2650 meters above sea level and its lowest point is 2400 meters above sea level and its snow melts later than in other places; for this reason, it is a good place for skiing. Abali Ski Resort facilities include a ski slope for beginners and professionals, a sledding piste, a restaurant, a hotel, tennis courts, horse riding for summer, and jumping and kiting.

Abali Ski Resort Hotel is one of the famous historical monuments of Abali. The hotel is famous as the first concrete building in Iran and the first modern-style guest house in the country, and has a good view of the surrounding mountains.

The best time to visit this place is from January to the end of March.

Tochal Ski Slope In Iran

Tochal is a peak in the north of Tehran with a height of 3,962 meters, which is part of the Alborz mountain range. The southern slope of the resort is adjacent to the city of Tehran and its peak overlooks this city. This resort is one of the sights of Tehran that is not only for those interested in hiking and mountaineering, and its entertainment is so diverse that it covers every taste with any budget.

This ski slope is the closest ski slope to Tehran its upper point is located at the bottom of Tochal peak and the lower point reaches Tochal hotel at an altitude of 3500 meters. Its length is 1200 meters and it is an attractive place for fun and entertainment.

Special features of this piste include a ski lift and a ski lift for transporting passengers. Due to its high altitude, this piste is the first snow-covered ski slope in the country, and if it snows well, it can be used for more than 8 months a year.

Darbandsar

Darbandsar ski slope is one of the ski slopes and tourist attractions of Tehran, which is located near Dizin and Shemshak ski slopes and is located at an altitude of 2700 meters above sea level in the middle of the central Alborz Mountains.

This area annually receives thousands of domestic and foreign tourists and skiers.

In this ski resort, various facilities are available for everyone. Professional ski slope, beginner ski slope, cable car, restaurant, etc.

Skiing is open at night from and, all the lights on the piste are on. Going to the Darbandsar at this time of day is very enjoyable and has a very good atmosphere. With the help of these facilities, if there is not enough snow, the piste can be prepared for skiing.

Other important facilities of this piste are the ski school and the training center, which has training for all people. Experienced and professional ski instructors teach skiing in this school.

The best time to use this ski resort is from early January to mid-March.

Alvares

Alvares ski slope is located at an altitude of 3,200 meters above sea level on the high slopes of Sabalan and near Alvares village in Ardabil province. This ski slope is full of snow during autumn and winter and skiers use it for about 6 to 8 months of the year. It also has facilities for climbing mountains such as chairlifts.

Alvares village is located in the foothills of Sabalan Mountain and has green and attractive heights, is one of the most beautiful villages around Sabalan Mountain and Iran. The melting of ice and snow on the slopes of Sabalan in spring and summer also creates spectacular vegetation and red tulips, and other wildflowers that fascinate any viewer.

Remember, if you go to this village, be sure to try their local food. The pleasure of grilling the fresh mutton of the villagers and the lavash bread for Alvarez, which the village women cook is not available in any restaurant!

Poulad Kaf

Sepidan Poulad Kaf Ski Resort is a large and professional complex located 85 km northwest of Shiraz, in Fars province.

This ski resort is the first active ski resort in southern Iran. The area of this large and attractive complex reaches 500 hectares and invites tourists and skiers to experience snow and grass skiing all year round. Poulad Kaf is whitewashed in most of the cold seasons of the year and is a great destination to experience a great snowfall or skiing and tube riding. We should also mention that this complex is also active in the hot seasons and invites tourists to experience the exciting activities of grass skiing, cable cars, and so on.

This huge complex has a large and high cable car that gives you a stunning view of the mountains. In addition, there is a ski lift for skiers so that they can use it to climb the slope.

Sepidan Poulad Kaf ski resort is active all year and is one of the four seasons of ski slopes in Iran but the best time to visit there is from November to the end of February.

Khoshakoo

Khoshakoo Ski Slope is located 30 km west of Urmia in West Azerbaijan province. This ski slope is one of the most popular winter attractions in Urmia. This piste welcomes skiers from foreign countries and different provinces of the country.

This piste is one of the centers of winter sports in northwestern Iran and with 50,000 square meters and suitable vegetation. People also use this piste as a grass ski slope in the summer. Khoshakoo Slope Resort is located at an altitude of 2,800 meters above sea level and is 1,200 meters long.

If you are interested in skiing and also traveling to Iran, contact Pasargad tours. We will prepare the best itinerary according to your interests!