Trip Introduction

Dizin international ski resort is located in the southern skirts of central Alborz mountains. Alborz mountain range, from a geological perspective, is considered as the extension of the European Alps’ wrinkles.
The ski resort is the first, the most important, and the best equipped ski run and winter recreational center in Iran and the Middle East, located 75km away from Karaj, the capital city of Alborz province. The city was founded in 1960’s at the time of the kingdom of Mohammadreza Pahlavi.
Dizin winter resort rests at an elevation ranging from between 2530m to 3506m from see level (8300ft – 11503ft), i.e. a height difference of 976m (3202ft), offering 18 kilometers of mountain slope to athletes, and those interested in winter sports and activities such as skiing, snowboarding, etc. Dizin is the first ski run in Iran which has been certified by FIS – International Ski Federation – to host official competitions and was titled as an international ski run. Skiing season is long in the region, spanning from December to May. The high altitude of the ski run, and the highest lift at an elevation of about 3600m (11811ft) has placed it among the top-40 highest ski runs and winter resorts in the world. The snow quality of the ski piste is of such a wonderful powder snow which has made it a rival to many mountainous snow covered areas in Europe and the Rocky Mountains in the north America.
With regard to the vastness, favorable winter weather conditions at a temperature of -20 degrees Celsius, the frequency of sunny days as well as pleasant summer weather conditions at a maximum temperature of +20 degrees Celsius, abundant recreational facilities and an easy access, has turned Dizin into an unparalleled winter and summer tourist village in the Middle East.