Dizin (Persian: دیزین) is an Iranian ski resort. It is located in the Alborz mountain range, about 70 km North from Tehran. It was established during the 1960s.
| Dizin | |
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 Dizin ski resort | |
  Dizin Location within Iran | |
| Location | Karaj, Iran |
| Coordinates | 36°02′57″N 51°25′02″E / 36.04917°N 51.41722°E |
| Top elevation | 3600m (11,811 ft) |
| Base elevation | 2650m (8,694 ft) |
| Skiable area | 469ha |
| Trails | 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 administering official and international competitions.[2]
The ski season in Dizin lasts from December to May. The highest ski lift reaches 3,600 m (11,800 ft).
Ski resort
editDizin ski amenities include hotels, cottages, restaurants, villas and private apartments.
Ski area
editThe ski area includes 4 gondolas, 3 chairlifts, and 9 surface lifts. Dizin is 70 km north of the capital city of Tehran.
Image gallery
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Dizin ski resort and gondola lift
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Skiers and snowboarders at the resort
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See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "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
edit- Ski Federation of Iran (contains information on Dizin)
- Snowboarding and skiing in Dizin
- Dizin Ski Resort - Ski of Persia
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