Dizin is a ski resort situated to the north of Tehran in the Alborz mountain range. The
huge Dizin ski resort was established in 1979 by the Islamic Ministry of Tourism
straight after the Iranian revolution and has a reputation for excellent snow, because
of its altitude and the north facing slopes. And because of the altitude, the ski
season in Dizin also lasts longer than European ski resorts
Because of its altitude, Dizin ski resort has more snow and the ski season lasts for
longer than at many European ski resorts. The air is also drier than at a lot of
European resorts, making for some excellent powder. There are 13 lifts which are
extremely cheap by European standards and rarely have queues, except sometimes
at the weekends. Most of the runs here are of a beginner or intermediate standard,
though 10 per cent are advanced runs.
At 8,530 feet, Dizin ski resort is among the 40 highest ski resorts in the world. It is
situated in the Alborz Mountains, about 43 miles north of Tehran, in Iran. Snow
depths average at five feet at the resort and twice that higher up. The powder is
particularly good, as the air is generally very dry.
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 5 restaurants, nice hotels,
cheap and beautiful villas and private apartments around the Dizin ski resort
accommodate thousands of people every year. With only two hours of driving away
from Tehran many people prefer not to stay overnight.
Skiing in Dizin is good for the less experienced skier; 50 percent of runs are suitable
for beginners, 40 per cent for intermediate and 10 per cent for advanced skiers. Most
of the runs are ungroomed and above the tree line and they cover a wide variety of
terrain, from long smooth gliders to narrow chutes and wide bowls. There is no
board park, but there is a half-pipe and plenty of snowboarders can be found on the
slopes.
HOW TO REACH
Dizin ski resort is located roughly 43 miles north of Iran’s capital, Tehran, in the
Alborz Mountains. From Tehran, the only access to the resort is by road, either by car
(which can be rented with or without a driver) or in a coach.
