Top Ski Mountaineering Tour on Mount Damavand 2024
Iran is not just a country of vast deserts and elegant architecture; the country’s diversity in climate also offers natural snow-covered regions perfect for ski lovers. The highest volcano in the Middle East and the highest mountain in Iran, the mythological Mount Damavand (5610m), has great slopes for ski touring. From all the 16 routes leading up to the summit of Damavand, the Southern face route is the most popular to ski on, so we’ll enjoy skiing down this route.
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Day 1: Transportation day!
Tehran-Polour Village- Damavand Base Camp (Gusfandsara)- Damavand Shelter (Bargh-e Sevom).
Start the day off with a 65-kilometer road trip from Tehran to Polour Village (2400m). Take a break and leave your extra equipment in the guesthouse; then make your way up toward Damavand Base Camp, Gusfandsara (3200m), in a 4WD. In case of adverse weather or snow-blocked roads, you’ll be taken to the last accessible parts of the mountain by road and you’ll need to climb up the rest of the way to Gusfandsara. From there, climb further up for about 5-6 hours to reach Bargh-e Sevom Shelter (4200m).
Overnight: Spend the night at Bargah-e Sevom Shelter or camp beside it.
Day 2: Acclimatization day!
To acclimatize yourself to the height, have a slow climb to the altitude of 4900m. Having taken sufficient rest there to optimize the acclimatization, climb down to the shelter to overlook the beautiful view of Doberar ridge, Lar Lake and the national park you are standing on.
Overnight: Spend the night at Bargh-e Sevom Shelter or camp beside it.
Note: You may have a bad weather substitution day. The unstable weather of ski season can make any unwelcome changes to the schedule. A substitute day may be included to make up for the unexpected.
Day 3: Summit day!
Early in the morning, make it to the roof of Iran, Damavand Summit (5610m). After 6-7 hours of ascending, you will have joined the summiteers of the old mythological mountain. Enjoy the amazing scenery atop the crater and take your victory photos before skiing all the way down to Gusfandsara (about 2 hours). From there get on the 4WD to head back to Polour. At the guesthouse pack up and get ready for a ride to Rineh local hot spring to soak your cold body in the relaxing warmth of the water.
Overnight: Guesthouse or local house in Rineh
Day 4: Goodbye day!
Get transferred back to Tehran.
- Interested in a sightseeing tour of Tehran beside your ski adventure?
Join us on a one-day city tour to visit the National Museum, Golestan Palace (UNESCO), the Treasury of National Jewels (open Sat.-Tue., replaced with a visit to the Grand Bazaar on other days) and the Carpet Museum of Tehran.
- Like to check out the cultural attractions anywhere around Iran?
We offer a diverse range of Cultural Tours! To join us, check our website at www.iranontour.com
- Need a domestic flight?
Just let us know!
- Need a hotel reservation anywhere in Iran?
We’ll be happy to book a room for you!
- Need a transfer from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to your hotel?
We can arrange it for you!
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