The ski pistes near Tehran are all normally accessible by road in around 1-2h.
The ski pistes near Tehran are all normally accessible by road in around 1-2h. The Dizin ski complex is the first ski and winter sport resort in Iran which has been officially recognized and granted by the International Ski Federation 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. There are a number of skiing and snowboarding equipment rental shops in both upper and lower parking lots. 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.
Dizin is one of the largest Iranian ski resorts in the Alborz mountain range and is home to most of the Iranian skiers. It was established in 1969. The ski season in Dizin lasts longer than in European ski resorts. Proper time for skiing is from December to May because of its 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. The installation of ski-lifts at Dizin dates back to 1348 (Iran calendar which equates to 1969) which include three Tele-cabins, two ski-lifts, seven dish tel-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.) 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.