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Best locations for Ski mountaineering in Iran



Iran has a rich geological nature with a unique climate situation. Mostly Iranian enjoy having all four seasons at the same time. For instance, you can enjoy skiing on the north, get to seashore, and enjoy the sun on south in just a single day.
Alborz and Zagros mountain ranges cover the most of the country. In fact, you can find more than 150 mountains above 4000 meters, these Mountains are widely spread around the country, and they are different and unique in their properties.
High altitude, Good snow condition, and long ski Season are the reason why you can choose Iran for Ski mountaineering. Although it is not a very long time since athletes started ski mountaineering in Iran, there are lots of sites suitable with great potential for this activity.
Here we want to name some of the attractive locations, which is compatible to the needed options for this sport like the Mount Damavand, Alam-kuh (Alam-Kooh), Sabalan Mountain and Zard-Kuh region.
As you know for sure ski mountaineering is an adventures activity that cannot be done everywhere and it needs its appropriate environment, according to this matter these spots intact regions are magnificent for the athletes in this field. Many people had started doing Ski mountaineering in Iran and now there are many other fans who are attracted and added to the society of this activity.


Mount Damavand (5610 m)

Damavand mountain situated at north of Tehran and part of Alborz mountain range with the height of 5610 meter, and it’s the highest volcano of Asia. Damavand is always covered with snow, in summer it has brooks on it, and there are many thermal springs on the foot of this ...

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Tochal Ski resort


Tochal Ski resort located on the north side of Tehran province, just an hour drive from all part of the city (Without considering the rush hour). One of the best locations where you can Ski your day far from the stress and the buzzes of the city. Tochal Ski resort is famous for two reasons:
First, the most leveled Ski resort of the country. Second, Tochal Hotel (The highest located mountain hotel in the world).
As we mentioned, the close distance and easy access to Tochal resort, has made this place perfect for a single day ski trip. Tochal resort is located on the Tochal Mountain and for that reason it is named after this mountain.
You can park your car and use Gandola to get to the resort. Normally it take approximately 30 minutes to get to the resort (Station 7) from the first station.
For those who care about the standards, Tochal Ski resort is recognized by IFS. Usually depending on the weather and snowfalls, the resort opens by the end of November and closes on May.
Tochal ski resort is enjoys from a Ski School, Ski rental, Two long chairlifts and one button lift that provide services for ski and snowboard lovers.

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Iran top summits

Iran is among the top 20 countries in the world, in terms of the total area (1,648,195 ) according to Statista.com. Approximately around two/3rd of the area of Iran is the covered with mountains.
Iran enjoys from more 150 summits above 4000 meters and crosses the all the summits of the Alps. Here on this article we are going to get familiar with top three highest mountains. We are going to understand where they are located. When is the best time for climbing, skiing? And other general details.

Mount Damavand
Mount Damavand is the highest volcano of Asia and the highest mountain of Iran. It recognized as the symbol of Iranians. Regarding to these facts it is an interesting place for mountain climbers. Activities like trekking, mountain biking, ski mountaineering, glacier climbing and winter expeditions and other activities of the same nature.
There are so many routes to climb mount Damavand. However, there are mostly two faces of the south and the north east which are popular among mountain climbers.
There are two huts on Damavand. One placed on the south route at 4200 meters (Bargah Sevoom). You can rent private rooms or public rooms and use the facilities of the hut.
The other one located on the northeast face and located at 4400 meters above the sea level. The hut is the basic shelter and you must be equipped well especially in winter.
There are also eco camps in the trekking season on the both faces, which are according to the international standards.
If you are interested in trekking the highest volcano of Asia, you can trek Damavand between mid-June to late September. And if you are interested in winter ascend you can start from November to early March.

Alam-Kuh
Alam-Kuh is the second highest mountain of Iran and known as the most technical mountain of Iran. From trekking to BigWall climbing and ski mountaineering you can enjoy the different paths. And more to have chance for summiting many 4000rs summits.
There are no hut on Alam-kuh except the hesarchal Eco-camp, which is suitable for foreign adventurists and tourists.
If you are interested in BigWall climbing you can take the Alam-chal route for climbing. You must conquer with 300 meters wall of granite for climbing.
The best time for trekking is between June to September and for ski mountaineering you can try Alam-kuh between early December to end of March.



Sabalan
Sabalan Mountain is the third highest mountain of the Iran and located in Ardabil province. It is 4811 meters. The bold point about sabalan is the Crater Lake summit, it is mostly frozen during the year. Between July to September (trekking season) you can enjoy the lake at the summit.
There is shelter on the northeast face of Sabalan with only basic facilities and to get you ought to be well Equipped. Ardabil is recognized as the coldest part of Iran and regarding this matter it mostly covered with snow and it is a perfect place for ski mountaineering.

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Iran top summits - iranmountainguide Iran is among the top 20 countries in the world, in terms of the total area (1,648,195 ) according to Statista.com; In addition, ...