Shemshak ski resort

Shemshak has classically catered to more advanced skiers while Dizin has drawn beginner, intermediate and advanced skiers. The slopes are quite steep and many of the runs are mogul runs.

• Background information

  Shemshak is the second largest ski area in Iran after Dizin and came into operation in 1958. It includes two ski lifts, three dish teleskis and two Hammer teleskis. The slopes lie at an altitude of 2,550 m to 3,050 m above sea level. The resort includes two main slopes each with a chair lift that apex at the top and several lifts

• Specific information

  Shemshak ski resort lies in pleasant cool and clean weather of Alborz Range. Because of its high altitude and the dry air, it receives a great amount of high quality powder snowfall to satisfy advanced ski lovers. It is the 2nd largest ski piste in Iran after Dizin complex.

• Best time

  Ski season is usually four months from early December to late March depending on the weather with the slope open from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and the night slope from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• Recommendation

  Two of the most popular residential complexes in Shemshak are the one built by ASP before the revolution and the Sepahan residence complex finished in the end of 2012 in front of the Gazoil piste. There are two hotels and four restaurants and a coffee-house.

• Facilities

  There are lighting facilities for night skiing