Location Karaj, Iran Base elevation 2650m Snowmaking ?% Phone +98 26 3521 5042 | Top elevation 3600m Skiable area 469ha Address Alborz Province, Iran Runs 23 | |
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Lift system 3 gondola
12 chairlifts Hours Open today · 8AM–4PMThursday8AM–4PMFriday8AM–4PMSaturday8AM–4PMSunday8AM–4PMMonday8AM–4PMTuesday8AM–4PMWednesday8AM–4PM Similar Tochal, Tochal Complex, Golestan Palace, Darband Sar Ski Resort, Alborz | ||
Dizin is one of the largest Iranian ski resorts in the Alborz mountain range, near Tehran and also the city of Karaj. It was established in 1969.[1].
The ski season in Dizin lasts longer than in European ski resorts, from December to May, due to the resort's high altitude. The highest ski lift reaches 3,600 m (11,800 ft), making it one of the 40 highest ski resorts in the world.
Dizin ski amenities include two hotels, 19 cottages and five restaurants, villas and private apartments around the Dizin ski resort accommodate thousands of people every year.
Snowboarding in dizin iran 2015
The Dizin ski complex is the first ski and winter sport resort in Iran which has been officially recognized and granted the title by the International Ski Federation for its capability in administrating official and international competitions.
It gained its official title for its specific physical and technical features such as the course slope, length of the course and the place where the competitions and races are to be held, as well as amenities and other recreational facilities.
Dizin is situated on the mountains of Alborz and is 45 miles of Tehran and 50 miles of Karaj, Iran.
The installation of ski-lifts at Dizin dates back to 1348 on the Iran calendar (which equates to 1969 on the Gregorian calendar) which include three telecabins, two ski-lifts, seven dish tele-skis and one Hammer tele-ski, the lowest point of the region is 2650m, while its highest point is 3600m (which equates to 11,811 feet above the sea level).
Dizins climatological condition offers the longest ski season, which typically begins in November and runs through the end of May. Dizin ski amenities include two hotels, 19 cottages, and 5 restaurants. The ski activity in Dizin complex is not confined to only winter season. There are many other spring, summer, and fall activities.
There are also other facilities such as tennis courts, mountain climbing, mountain biking. Ski instruction courses are offered. At the present, the Dizin ski region is administered by Iran ski federation.
The snow quality at Dizin is fantastic powder and rivals that of many European and Rocky Mountain snow areas. Dizin is just 43 miles north of the capital city of Tehran, Iran. It was first opened under the reign of the Shah of Iran in 1969.