Overview
This eight-day ski touring tour offers a balanced pace, a well-planned itinerary, and includes all essentials. It will take you to places with stunning views, and you will have the opportunity to climb five peaks: Mount Gole Zard, Mount Damavand, and three peaks on the Doberar (Do-berar) ridge, which are Mount Parvaneh, Mount Changizchal II, and Mount Ange Mar.
Iran is a mountainous country with over a hundred peaks higher than 4000m. We have an abundance of snow on the slopes during winter, and it's usually possible to go skiing from mid-winter until mid-spring.
It is advisable to bring the equipment you need. Additionally, if you have a contract with us, we will inform you about unnecessary supplies ahead of your trip.
Everything is set for you to carve new paths in Persia. Here, you’ll uncover unique landscapes from Iran’s highest peak and the surrounding mountains, and experience the warm hospitality of Iranians.
You have the option to book it as is on your preferred date, or fully customize it the way you like.
All the meals listed in itinerary are covered. If you have a special diet or any illnesses or concerns, please share it with us before purchasing the tour. Get in Touch
In Brief
- Tour ID: 581
- Duration: 8 Days
- Difficulty level:
- Type of activity: Ski-touring
- Pace of activity: Balanced
- Applicable time:
mid-winter until mid-spring - Meeting point: Tehran
- Ending point: Tehran
- Meal plan: Full Board
- Accommodation:
5 nights at Camp 1
2 nights at Camp 3 - Key Locations:
Rineh, Polour, Lasem, Mt. Gole Zard, Mt. Parvaneh, Mt. Changizchal II, Mt. Ange Mar, Mt. Damavand
Itinerary
To make the tour more tangible, take a look at the itinerary, we have written what we do every day, what services we provide and where possible, included a picture of it.
Day 1: Mount Golezard
- Transfer from Tehran to Polour village
- Skinning & Skiing uphill to Mt. Golezard (~3340m)
- Skiing back down to the Polour village
- Transfer to Camp 1 in Rineh (~2100m)
- Visiting the first and oldest camp of Mount Damavand
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Pack, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp 1 of Mount Damavand
Day 2: Do-Berar Ridge, Mount Ange Mar
- Skinning & Skiing uphill to Mount Ange Mar (~4000m)
- Skiing back down to the Lāsem village
- Transfer to Camp 1 in Rineh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Pack, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp 1 of Mount Damavand
Day 3: Do-Berar Ridge, Mount Parvaneh
- Skinning & Skiing uphill to Mount Parvaneh (~3720m)
- Skiing back down to the Lāsem village
- Transfer to Camp 1 in Rineh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Pack, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp 1 of Mount Damavand
Day 4: Do-Berar Ridge, Mount Changizchal II
- Skinning & Skiing uphill to Mount Changizchal II (~3930m)
- Skiing back down to the Lāsem village
- Transfer to Camp 1 in Rineh
- Issuing entry permit to Mount Damavand*
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Pack, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp 1 of Mount Damavand
*Read more in the Rules and Conditions section.
Day 5: Camp 3 of Mount Damavand
- Transfer from Camp 1 to Camp 2 (~3200m)* by 4WD Cars
- Carrying duffel bags* from Camp 2 to Camp 3 by porters
- Skinning & Skiing uphill to Camp 3 (~4150m)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Pack, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp 3 of Mount Damavand
*Read more in the Rules and Conditions section.
Day 6: Acclimatization
- Acclimatization to the high altitude
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Pack, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp 3 of Mount Damavand
Day 7: The Peak of Mount Damavand
- Skinning & Skiing uphill to the top of Mount Damavand (~5610m)
- Skiing back down to Camp 3
- Skiing back down to 2500m*
- Carrying duffel bags from Camp 3 to Camp 2* by porters
- Transfer from Camp 2 (~3200m)* to Camp 1 by 4WD Cars
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Pack, Dinner
Accommodation: Camp 1 of Mount Damavand
*Read more in the Rules and Conditions section.
Day 8: Tehran
- Transfer from Camp 1 to Tehran
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: -
Reservation
To secure your spot, please fill out one of the forms below.
Price & Policies
Discover details about costs, available discounts, regulations, included and excluded items, as well as optional services.
The price for Tour ID 581:
- For your desired date and for groups of at least two people: €890 per person + Permit
- For your desired date and for solo travelers: Please contact us to get a quote.
Notice: Mount Damavand Permit Fee is charged in USD by the Mountaineering Federation of Iran; it has been excluded from cost of the tour and must be paid separately and preferably in dollars or exact same amount in euros.
Discounts:
- Check out our Promotions to find out for which discounts you are eligible.
Included:
- Tour leader
- Mountain guide(s)
- All listed meals
- All listed Transfers
- All listed Accommodations
- Carrying duffel bags (Max 15kg/bag)
- Hot shower in Camp 1
- Mount Damavand Permit (Required)
Excluded:
- Sightseeing
- Hot springs
- Official Certificate of climbing Mount Damavand
Local Tourist Attractions
- Larijan Hotspring (€50/person)
Round-trip Transfer from Camp 1 (Rineh), Bath, Traditional food (Iranian Kebab) - Visiting some historical attractions of Larijan (€50/person)
Round-trip Transfer from Camp 1, Kafar Koli historical caves, Shekl-e Shah, Malek Bahman castle, Shahandasht Waterfall
Visa Application Services
- It varies depending on the holder's passport issuing country, for more information please reach out to us.
Transportation Services
- In some situations, you might require transportation services beyond those provided in the itinerary. We encourage you to visit Transportation for more information and submit your request to us.
Mountain Services
- Read more about facilities and conditions of Mountain Huts.
- Read more about permits, guides, certificates of ascent, pricing, and more at Mountain Services.
City Services
- You might be interested in exploring deeper into the city. Our city guide, accommodation options, and similar resources can be found on City Services for further learning.
Rules
To ensure a smoother and more enjoyable experience, please pay attention to the following items:
- Pack animal or Porter: Each bag should not exceed 15KG in weight, otherwise it will count as an extra bag and incur an additional charge.
- Depending on snow coverage and trail conditions, Transfer to / from Camp 2 by 4WD vehicles may be substituted to the altitudes up to 2500m.
Cancellation Policy
Your safety is our top priority. Tours may be cancelled due to unexpected circumstances, or you might choose to cancel your booking. Please refer to Terms & Conditions for the latest information on our policies.
Map
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FAQs
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The short answer is YES! However, as our tours are customizable, we adhere to the final contract that will be sent to you as a PDF file and any out-of-contract services will include a separate charge.
We issue Damavand permit at 1st. Camp, Damavand permit costs 50 USD.
Hot shower is available just at 1st. Camp and obviously in urban accommodations such as hotels, hostels. Laundry services are usually provided in city accommodations, please contact us to find out if these services are included in your accommodation.
A washing machine is also available at Camp 1.
There is access to electricity at Camp 1, also in Camp 3 with help of power generators at stable conditions.
It is strongly advised to have mountain guides. It would be very unsafe to rely only on electronic devices like GPS receivers or Smartphones, the high-altitude weather conditions are very variable, you may get lost or due to altitude sickness, make the wrong decision. Our mountain guides are experienced, they know different alternative paths and will keep the program under control.
Acclimatization is the body's natural means of correcting altitude sickness, the rate of high-altitude acclimatization depends on the altitude, rate of ascent, individual susceptibility and physical preparation. It is very popular to ascend Mount Tochal (~3960) in Tehran before your Damavand ascent, besides that some of our packages scheduled to have dedicated acclimatization time, but it will ultimately depend on our final contract and participants' conditions during the program.
Sleeping bag is required for all camps except Camp 1 (Rineh).
Sleeping pad is not required at Camp 1
Sleeping pad is not required at Camp 3 (renovated old camp).
Sleeping pad is required at Camp 3 (new hut).
If you are getting our full package, you don't need to bring any single piece of cooking gear, we have covered all the requirements. if it is not full package, contact us for details.
It is expected to have some cardio exercises or aerobic sports in your lifestyle. running, cycling, swimming, skipping, jogging, dancing or even long everyday walks can help in increasing your stamina which will result in higher performance during your climb.