Damavand 5610 m ski tours + Satelite summits

Damavand is the highest volcano in Asia , give the possibility to ski 3000 meters vertical difference in 1 day ( skiing from summit 5610 m to Almost 2600 m ) .It has a unique view and one of “Seven volcano summit “ project . Wonderful skiing terrain on south face and more tricky one on North face gives you one of best experiences regarding to skiing .  Wonderful north faces of satellite summits around Damavand offers amazing skiing and great acclimatization .

Day 1 : Pick up from airport / Tehran , transfer to Polur at altitude of 2300 meters . Accommodation in Polur hut .

Day 2 : Transfer to base of GoleZard summit . A close summit to our lodge . 1100 meters of vertical difference on first day . wonderful easy colours plus some open field amazing ski with the view of Damavand .

Day 3 : Breakfast  and transfer to ChangizChal (3950 m ) at Lasem village . Lasem is an amazing village surrounded by the massif of Doberar from South . Doberar ridge is a long ridge ( around 70 km with many big mountains on it) . The beautiful canyon  will guide us to the summit and the amazing north face of this summit gives stunning ski .

Day 4 : Transfer to Lasem and ski tour on Doberar 4150 m .This is the most stunning satellite summit close to Damavand . Ski down to Lasem and transfer to Polur .

Day 5 :We will pack all the heavy luggage and kitchen stuff to be carried by the porters . Have breakfast and then using the local 4wd cars to the highest point that is possible in the south face . everyone could leave up to 8 kgs of the luggage to the porter and they will walk on their skis from the mosque ( 3000 m ) to the south hut ( 4200 m ) . This would be a trekking between 4 to 7 hours ( Depends how the clients are fit ) .

Day 6 : This would be summit day , The way will start from the hut and continues to the ice fall at 5000 meters , Then we will cross the solphur hills to the summit ( 5610m )  . We will ski down all the way down to the mosque on the same day and the porters will carry heavy stuff to the mosque . We will move to Polur with 4wd cars . Transfer to Tehran .

Please note that the itinerary could change if you need less days of skiing or if you want to enjoy more summits in the area . Please write to us on email or put a whatsapp msg to optimize the trip for you .

NOTE :  The trip to Alborz mountain could be also  continued with some 4000 to 4300 meters peaks which you should do in  2 days or 1 day if you are quite fit  . Please ask us if you have any question on this. info@IranClimbingGuide.com or ask on whatsapp .

As this trip is giving people enough time for acclimatization , we normally don’t see a problem for different people to join this trip . the only key is that on the days around and in Damavand , the vertical difference on day trips could elevate to 1500 meters per day . For this matter , physical fitness and getting used to this condition is a skill which help people to have a better climb . we advice ski trip on Damavand to intermediate back country skiers .

Guide ratio would be 1:5 and Our guides are qualified and experienced enough to work on the mountain . We have the only IFMGA Mountain and Ski guide  in Iran at the moment ( and 2 Aspirant IFMGA guide ) . All our guides are good skiers , fluent in English language and don't have problem in communicating at all . Have passed the 3 years of mountain guide  official course in Iran . We have excellent rating on TripAdvisor regarding to our guides and services . guides will have maximum flexibility to help you reach your goals .

You need to provide :

1 . Ski equipment ( Ski , Skins , Crampons for ski , Sticks ( skiing poles ) , boots for ski touring )

2 . Safety Equipment ( Avalanche transceiver ( Please check the battery )  , Shovel , probe )

3 . Proper backpack for skitouring ( could be with/ without ABS ) but needs to have tapes to carry skis

4 . Proper clothes for ski touring , down jacket

5 . Sun glasses and ski goggle

6. Thermos , Suncream , Lipstick

7 . Helmet ( Recommended )

8 . inflatable mattress

9 . small kit for first aid ( another one will be carried by the guide )

1 . Rental safety equipment ( We need to know in advance )

2 . Rental clothes ( we need to know in advance )

Polur Hut ( Dormitory and private rooms up to 6 beds plus shower ) is our choice for accommodation .

If you need to upgrade your accommodation  , write to us by email or send a whatsapp msg .

We have great feedback on our food plans . We serve two different foods per meal . one is most European and one is traditional dish plus some dishes of Kebab during the trip . You never forget our foods as we have a special cook for this reason . We also care about different diets of the people in the group . So don't worry if you are vegetarian or have allergic to some materials . Drinking is free during the trip . Water would be always mineral for you in closed bottles

Find our menu here and you could preorder the food if you want, click here.

• All the transfers (Tehran to Tehran and on the mountain )
• All the food and drinks ( wonderful nutrition and great food guaranteed )
• All guiding ( IFMGA guide and Aspirant guides )
• All the accommodation

• Climbing permit for Damavand ( 50 USD pp )
• Tip to the crew ( if you have 100 percent happiness with services )