Damavand ski

Damavand ski resort

Mount Damavand with 5,610-meter altitude and its snowcapped peak is the highest mountain of Iran. Damavand ski tour is one of the most popular activities for tourists that allows them to explore the beauty and view of Damavand Mountain. Different skiing resorts, many routes for skiing, and multiple peaks can be found in Damavand ski tour. Damavad ski touring is one of the best tours during winter. Many travel agencies provide different types of escorted Damavand tours. One option in having a Damavand tour is to customize your tour based on your preferences. One of the companies that provide personalized Damavand tours in Iran is Atour. The tours can vary from 2-7 days.

Damavand Ski Tour

Damavand ski tour is the best for those who want to ski on the highest mountain in Iran at around 5,000 meters. In Damavand ski tour you will ski down from around 5,000 meter to Gosfandsara at 3,100-meter altitude which is a quite long distance to ski. Damavand ski tours are usually combined with other peaks or ski resorts to get acclimatized to the altitude.

For skiing on Damavand you can have ski tours in the best and recommended months from March to May, however some of the ski resorts are open in winter and also summer for grass skiing

Although there are suitable accommodations located in Damavand ski resort and you can rent and buy everything you might need, it is highly recommended that you take all the items mentioned below, with you.

–         Clothing: suitable clothing for skiing contains

Ski boots or snowboard boots – Skis or snowboard – Poles – Backpack – Helmet – Goggles – gloves- Warm hat – Sunglasses – Neck warmer – thermal top – Waterproof ski jacket – Waterproof ski trousers – Waterproof gloves or mittens – Thermal bottoms – 2 pairs of socks

–         Equipment: necessary camping equipment

Sunscreen –  Sunblock – Fully charged mobile phone, charger and external battery

–         Food and drinks: For skiing it is highly recommended to have a large amount of water and any snack you might like. You can buy food from the restaurants located in the resorts but it is recommended that you take your own food and drinks.

Bottom line

Having a professional leader with skills and qualifications is a necessity in tours. Choose your tour wisely so you can avoid any problems that may befall you. If you want to have a Damavand tour, you need information and preparation. Finding a responsible and trustworthy firm that provides personalized tours is the most important part of you travel and can have a major effect on your experience. Atour is one of the best agencies that provides Iran tours and also collaborates with Mr. Iraj Maani.  You can check out Atour’s official website to get more information on their personalized and presented tours.