Six tempting reasons for skiing in Iran
Six tempting reasons for skiing in Iran
It's winter and time to do amazing activities like skiing. Most ski lovers are looking for a new experience by selecting new ski tours. Most of the tourists think that Iran doesn’t have ski resorts or even snow! But in this article, Iran Mountain Travel wants to tell you why some tourists should choose IRAN for their ski tours. If you are a ski fan, read this text and plan your next ski tour in Iran! It is great to know that there are many reasons to prove that Iran is a great country for skiing.
- 1- Quality of snow
Dry and smooth snow is easier for beginner, but when we talk about professionals, many looking for fresh and powdery snow. Some of the skiers are interested only in powder snow or fresh ones above 6 inches. According to the different types of mountains, we will offer Iran ski tours to all kinds of skiers at different levels. Besides, a significant humidity comes from Caspian Sea and effects Alborz, whereas Mediterranean climet effects Zagros. So multi layer snowpack, make it stronger and safer from avalanche point of view. From January to March, due to the heavy snowfall, Iran ski resorts become a paradise for lovers of powder snow. Furthermore, Iran has about 250 peaks over 4000m that is three times more than whole the Alps! So more ski opportunity and a sizable number of virgin areas that many of them have not been skied ever, are expecting you!
- 2- The heigh altituse ski resorts
It’s interesting to know that all ski resorts of Iran are located at an altitude of over 2,000 meters. Even the in Tochal ski resort is located at 3,750 meters, where the quality of snow is excellent. Although, you can even go to higher altitudes with ski tours. As always, Iran Mountain Travel recommends you choose a professional ski guide with all the essential equipment for ski mountaineering.
- 3- Local people and their marvelous foods
Most of the countries have good ski resorts but the new generation of tourists needs more! Most of the tourists want to experience something different besides their ski tours. One of the unbelievable highlights of Iran is the local people and their incredible culture. If the Zagros region is your choice for skiing, you will meet great Bakhtiari local people too. It's worth tasting the local people's cuisines and enjoying their tasty foods. There is the same situation in Alborz. Iranian people too warm and hospitable so do not be surprised if a local people in a village, invites you to drink tea!
- 4- Cultural highlights
Traveling to a new destination for skiing needs some reasons more than snow quality. Iran is famous for its cultural highlight so too pity to miss its monuments and cultural highlights!
For foreign tourists, skiing in Iran can be an excuse to see other beauties; more than 25 Iranian historical monuments have been registered in the UNESCO World Heritage List, and a trip to this land can have many attractions. It’s not important where you choose to ski in Iran, always you can find some cultural highlights nearby. If your ski destination is Alborz, then you can expand your travel to one week for visiting some cities like Tehran, Qom and Kashan. Whereas in Zagros you can visit legendary Isfahan and Shiraz. All our itineraries are possible to be merged with culture tours.
- 5- Low prices
Are you worried about spending a lot of money on your ski tours? Would you like to ski in the equipped ski resort or have an amazing ski tour in virgin areas at a lower price? You are welcome in advance!
One of the other important reasons, that makes Iran ski tours so popular, is the lower cost of skiing in comparewith many other countries. Many travelers, who have come to Iran from other countries for skiing, experience high-quality ski tours with lower prices. Therefore, it's an unrepeatable opportunity to spend this ski season in Iran and enjoy your travel.
To know the ski tours prices just take a look on the itineraries. There is no hidden fees on our website.
- 6- Logistics and acceptable resort’s equipment
According to the acceptable transport infrastructure in Iran, you can find airports, train stations, and bus stations around and inside the nearest city to ski resorts. We believe that transport is one of the most important of a tour and always try to prepare best transport for the clients. For small groups use private comfortable cars and for bigger groups use Toyota vans. Always use 4WD cars in case of hard and off roads. Another positive point of Iranian ski resort is their approved equipment. You can find a hotel or accommodation nearby. Most of the ski resorts have several chair lifts, cafe shops and restaurants. It’s essential to know that you can rent all ski (on piste) equipment in most ski resorts in Iran.
Honestly, other countless features in Iran will be the reasons for choosing by skiers. So, if you want to ski in a completely new and adventurous environment, choose Iran for your next ski tour and New Year holidays.
The ski season of Iran Depends on the snow condition and mountain ranges starts from the late November to the middle April, so you have more than five months to choose this dazzling country and experience one of the best travels of your life.