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Dizin (Persian: دیزین) is the largest Iranian ski resort. It is located in the Alborz mountain range, about 70km North from Tehran. It was established during the 1960s under the reign of Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
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  Dizin Location within Iran | |
| Location | Karaj, Iran |
| Coordinates | 36°02′57″N 51°25′02″E |
| Top elevation | 3600m (11,811 ft) |
| Base elevation | 2650m (8,694 ft) |
| Skiable area | 469ha |
| Runs | 24[1] |
| Lift system | 4 gondolas 3 chairlifts 9 Surface lifts |
| Snowmaking | No |
| Night skiing | No |
| Website | http://www.dizinskiresort.com |
Dizin is the first ski and winter sport resort in Iran which has been officially recognized and granted the title by the International Ski Federation for its capability in administrating official and international competitions.[2]
The ski season in Dizin lasts from December to May, due to its high altitude. The highest ski lift reaches 3,600 m (11,800 ft), making it one of the 40 highest ski resorts in the world.
Ski resort
Dizin ski amenities include hotels, cottages, restaurants, villas and private apartments. Dizin ski resort accommodates thousands of people every year. There are also other facilities such as tennis courts, mountain climbing, mountain biking. Ski instruction courses are offered.
The resort is opened all year around offering various activities during winter and summer.
Ski area
The ski area includes 4 gondolas, 3 chairlifts, and 9 surface lifts. The lowest point of the resort is 2650m, while its highest point is 3600m (11,811 feet above the sea level).
The snow quality at Dizin is fantastic powder and rivals that of many European and Rocky Mountain snow areas. Dizin is 70 km North of the capital city of Tehran.
Image gallery
Dizin ski resort and gondola lift
Skiers and snowboarders at the resort
See also
- List of ski areas and resorts in Iran
- List of ski areas and resorts
- Sports in Iran
References
- "Dizin - Ski Resort in Iran".
- "Dizin Ski Area - Ski Resort Tehran @ ABC-of-Snowboarding". Archived from the original on 2011-07-07. Retrieved 2010-11-30.
External links
- Ski Federation of Iran (contains information on Dizin)
- Snowboarding and skiing in Dizin
- Dizin Ski Resort - Ski of Persia
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На других языках
[de] Dizin
Dizin ist ein iranisches Skigebiet etwa 120 Kilometer nördlich von Teheran. Über die Shemshak-Dizin-Road beträgt die zu fahrende Strecke bis zum Dizin-Ski-Resort nur ca. 60 km. Es befindet sich im Elburs-Gebirge nahe dem Damawand und ist das bedeutendste Skigebiet des Landes.- [en] Dizin
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