Package Overview
Damavand – Zagros ski tour : On this trip , first of all you will have an unique experience of skiing in two important mountain ranges of Iran : Zagros and Alborz, as well as skiing in the highest peaks of Iran and also you will climb the highest volcano in Asia.
Our journey begins from Zagros Mountains near Isfahan , and then the 4,000-meter-high peaks of the Laşm region, and finally, with the ascent and descent of the 5671-meter peak of Damavand .
Damavand And Zagros Ski Tour Highlights
✅ 12th most prominent peak in the world
✅ 3rd most prominent peak in Asia, after Mount Everest & Puncak Jaya
✅ Highest volcanic mountain in Asia, part of the Volcanic Seven Summits
Why Choose This Damavand & Zagros Ski Tour?
✅ Expert local guides for a safe and enriching experience
✅ Gradual acclimatization plan to increase summit success rates
✅ Breathtaking landscapes from alpine meadows to volcanic craters
✅ Unique cultural experiences in Tehran and Rineh village and Zagros mountains
✅ Hassle-free logistics – permits, transfers, and accommodation included
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Ready to challenge yourself and conquer the highest volcano in Asia? Join our Damavand and Zagros ski tour for an unforgettable adventure in the heart of Iran’s Mountains.
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Damavand – Zagros ski tour detailed itinerary
Day1 : Isfahan-Chelgerd(2400m)
Flight to Isfahan then transfer to chelgerd (185km) as well skiing around Chelgerd
Transfer : about 3 hours
Ski climb, descend and time (+600m / -600m / around 5h)
Accommodation: local house
Day2 : Chelgerd-Kouhrang(3000m)-Dozardeh(4000m)
After having breakfast we have about1 hour driving to kouhrang (3000m) and then we start our Skiing to Dozardeh mountain which is about 4000 meters height.
- Transfer :about 1 hour
- Ski climb, descend and time (+1000m / -1000m / around 11h)
- Accommodation: local house
Day3 : Chelgerd-Kouhrang(3000m)-Kolunchin(4221m)
Early in the morning and after having a special nice breakfast we Transfer to kouhrang(1 hour) and skiing on Kolunchin mountains(4221m) which is the most popular and also the highest peaks in area.
- Transfer : about 1 hour
- Ski climb, descend and time (+1221m / -1221m / around 8h)
- Accommodation: local house
Day4 : Chelgerd-Shah e Shahidan(4150m)
This day we will do skiing on another high mountain in area whose name is Shah e Shahidan (4150m)
- Transfer : about 0.5 hour
- Ski climb, descend and time (+1350m / -1350m / around 9h)
- Accommodation: local house
Day5: Chelgerd- Skiing on Ab sefid(3720m)
We do Skiing on our last peak on Zagros whose name is Ab sefid that is 3720 meters height
- Transfer :about 0.5 hour
- Ski climb, descend and time (+1100m / -11000m / around 8h)
- Accommodation: local house
Day6 : Arrival Tehran
Finally we finish our trip on Zagros and after breakfast we pack up and Drive to Tehran and installation at the hotel
- Transfer :about 8 hours
- Accommodation: Hotel
Day7 :Tehran – Lasem(2500m)
Drive by 4wd cars to the heart of Alborz, in the village of Lasem. We are at the foot of the Doberar range, where the peaks of more than 4,000 meters are blooming.
- Transfer: about 3 hours.
- Ski climb, descend and time (+500m / -5000m / around 4h)
- Accommodation: local house
Day 8 : Changiz Chal (4000m)
It is therefore to one of these “4000” that we lead our spatulas: Changiz Chal. First conversions … and soon first Iranian curves.
- Ski climb, descend and time (+1500m / -1500m / around 8h)
- Accommodation: local house
Day 9 : Eingemar(4050m)
Another summit of the Doberar range, Eingemar, continue our preparation for the ascent of Damavand.
- Ski climb, descend and time (+1450m / -1450m / around 8h)
- Accommodation: local house
Day 10 : Doberar (4080m)-Reyneh(2400m)
we ski on Another summit of the Doberar range, Doberar, completes our preparation for the ascent of Damavand. transfer to the village of Reineh (2300 m), hung on the flanks of the coveted volcano.
- Transfer: about 1 hour
- Ski climb, descend and time (+1480m / -1480m / around 7h)
- Accommodation: local house
Day 11: Reyneh-Bargah3 at 4260 m.
We transfer by car toward first camp(gosfandsara) , this camp located on3000 meters , we drive upto about 2700 meters (depend on the snow condition) then ascending by ski on snow upto camp2(bargah3) and stay in Hut(a big building with beds , kitchen and toilet)
- Transfer: about 45min
- Ski climb, descend and time (+1550m / 0 / around 6h)
- Accommodation: Hut
Day 12: Acclimatization up 4800m
In this day we do last acclimatization for ascending Damavand , in case we can also ascend the summit in this day.
- Ski climb, descend and time (+540m / -540m / around 6h)
- Accommodation: Hut
Day 13: summit (5671 m) – Bargah3
We start our ascending on snow slopes toward summit , early in the morning , we can do ski touring upto about 5600m eters then we walk to summit and then we ski down to Bargah3
- Ski climb, descend and time (+1400m / -1400m / around 10h)
- Accommodation: Hut
Day 14:Bargah3-Reyneh
we ski toward camp1 and then transfer by car to reyneh / in case of bad weather or any other problem , this day is also reserve day for Damavand
- Ski climb, descend and time (0 / -1550m / around 2h)
- Accommodation: Local house
Day 15 : Reyineh – Tehran
After breakfast we Transfer to Tehran , in case of bad weather this day could be as reserve day of Damavand
The best time for this program is beginning of April to middle of May , if you want to do skiing in february and march , Zagros mountain range is a better choise .
Accommodation: Hotel
Day1 : Isfahan-Chelgerd
Day2 : Dozardeh(4000m)
Day3 :Kolunchin(4221m)
Day4: Shah e Shahidan(4150m)
Day5: Ab sefid(3720m)
Day6 : Arrival Tehran
Day7 : Lasem(2500m)
Day 8 : Changiz Chal (4000m)
Day 9 : Eingemar(4050m)
Day 10 : Doberar (4080m)-Reyneh(2400m)
Day 11: Bargah3 ( 4260 m)
Day 12: Acclimatization
Day 13: summit (5671 m) – Bargah3
Day 14:Bargah3-Reyneh
Day 15 : Reyineh – Tehran
Included Services
- English-speaking mountain guide on Trekking Days
- English speaking guide on city tour
- All daily meals & snacks as a program.
- Table & chair in the warehouse, house or shelter
- Dining tent, kitchen tent & toilet tent in private camps
- Cook & experienced staff at group size
- Private, air-conditioned vehicle with experienced driver during the journey
- Mules for carrying luggage (each person has a maximum pack of 15 KG)
- 4WD car for transfer on the mountain road
- Damavand permit fee
- 3 nights double room accommodation in good 3 stars hotel in Tehran
- Visa invitation
Exclusions
- International airfares, taxes, and surcharges
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
- Travel insurance
- Items of a personal nature such as laundry or phone calls
- Visa costs (governmental fee)
- Tips to local guides and drivers
- Extra nights of accommodations
- Single room supplement
- Emergency Rescue Cost
- Trekking Equipment Rental
- Any other services not mentioned in inclusions
Booking and Cancellation Policy
- Advance booking required, with a detailed breakdown of payment stages.
- Cancellation policy to be confirmed based on the provider’s terms.
Cancellation Policy
General Terms
- All cancellations must be made in writing and communicated via email to [info@persiatrek.com].
- The effective date of cancellation will be the date the written notice is received.
Cancellation Charges
- More than 60 days before departure:
Full refund . - 59 to 31 days before departure:
50% of the total trip cost will be refunded. - 30 to 15 days before departure:
25% of the total trip cost will be refunded. - 14 days or less before departure:
No refund will be provided.
No-Show Policy
- If the client fails to appear on the day of departure, no refund will be issued.
Force Majeure Clause
- In the event of unforeseen circumstances beyond the provider’s control (e.g., natural disasters, political instability, pandemics, or other force majeure events), the provider reserves the right to offer a rescheduling option or partial refund based on recoverable costs.
Optional Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance to cover potential cancellation costs, medical emergencies, and other unforeseen circumstances
- All skiing Equipment(no possibility for renting ski mountaineering equipment in Iran)
- Warm hat
- Light and heavy gloves
- Light and heavy socks
- Base and mid layer
- Neck gaiter
- Waterproof and breathable ski clothes (pant and jacket)
- Helmet
- Crampon(for boots and skies and ice axe
- Ski rucksack
- Transceiver , shovel and probe
- Skis , skins , bindings
- Ski boots
- Goggles(protective eyewear)
- Ski poles
- Sleeping bag with comfort level of at least -10
- Backpack(40-50 litre)
- Trekking boots
- Mattress
Tents/beds, meals, drinks and cooking stuffs will be provided by Persiatrek Agency.
Note: If you do not have one or any of these equipment you can rent from us.
Damavand Ski tour Map
Map from southern face to Damavand summit
Damavand & Zagros Ski tour Photo Gallery
Price : from :1350$
1PAX : 1600$
2 PAX : 1450$
3-5 PAX : 1360$
6-8 PAX : 1330$
9-10 PAX :1300$
11 and more : 1250$
Duration : 15 days
Valid from : February and March
Age requirement : +18
Physical rating : 5
Join in : Isfahan
End in : Tehran
Max Altitude : 5671m
Accommodation
Chelgerd : 5 nights in Local house
Tehran: 1 night in hotel
Lasem: 3 nights in Local house
Rineh: 2 nights in Local house
Damavand Camp2 : 3 nights in Hut
Meals :
14 Breakfasts
14 lunches
14 dinners
Transportation :
Private car all the road trip
4WD car in the mountainous roads
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