Iran Ski: Ski Resorts near Tehran
Dizin Ski Resort
Just 2 hours drive from Tehran at the altitude range of 1200 to 3600 m is the Dizin Ski Resort.
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Summit: 3599 m
Vertical Drop: 950 m
Trails (Pistes): 23
Number of ski lifts: 13 (2 chair lifts and 8 surface lifts)
Cable Cars: 3
Snowboarding runs: yes
Shemshak Ski Resort
One hour drive from Tehran is the Shemshak Ski Resort famous for its sharp slopes and easy access from Tehran.Website:
Summit: 3049 m
Vertical Drop: 500 m
Trails (Pistes): 8
Number of ski lifts: 7 (2 chair lifts, 5 surface lifts)
Snowboarding runs: yes
Darbandsar Ski Resort
Just minutes away from Shemshak resort is the mild Darbandsar Ski Resort, the only private ski resort near Tehran located by a village with the same name.Website:
Summit: 3049 m
Vertical Drop: 137 m
Number of ski lifts: 4 ( 2 chair lift, 2 surface lifts)
Snowboarding runs: yes
Tochal Ski Resort
Being in any street of Tehran in a clear day and looking to the north, first thing that grabs your attention is the mighty mount Tochal. At the peak lays the Tochal Ski Resort. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the resort from the base station (just about the time to drive to Shemshak or Darbandsar) but you can enjoy the views of that high altitude.
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Summit: 3901 m
Vertical Drop: 2130 m
Trails (Pistes): 4
Number of ski lifts: 5 (1 cable car, 2 chair lifts, 2 surface lifts)
Snowboarding runs: yes