From the 18th to the 28th of January 2024
Our expeditions are always led by expert UIAGM / IFMGA Certified Mountain Guides

Iran, land of different climates and four seasons, where deserts, mountains, sea and glaciers lives togheter giving unique emotions. We will explore the Zagros mountains, the longest iranian mountain ranges with more than 1600 km length and 100-250 km width. Here, the ski tour trips are unlimited.

The Zagros Mountains, with its vast 3000 and 4,000-meters summits and , are the best destinations for Ski Touring & Ski Mountaineering and will give you the unique experience of sleeping and spending overnights in local traditional houses of Bakhtiari people, their cuisine’s and nice villages.

Private groups (min 6 persons) can choose different dates depending on their needs

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Travel Program

1stDay

International flight

International flight to Isfahan.

2ndDay

Isfahan - Chelgerd City

Arrival to Isfahan in the night. Transfer whit a private bus to our Hotel. After breakfast we start driving to Chelgerd city (2300 m) in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province (3-4 hours). Accommodation in guesthouse, check the equipment. Overnight at the guesthouse with full board (B.L.D

3rdDay

Ski tour to Mohamadabad m 3350

Today after breakfast we leave Chelgerd to Sheikhali Khan village via mountain road (30-45 min). Here we start our ski tour from Sheikhali Khan village to Mohamadabad summit and skiing in fresh & untracked snow to the village. In the afternoon come back to our Guest House (B.L.D).
Up and down 1000/1300 m – 4/6 hours

4thDay

Ski tour to Niakan Peak 3200

After breakfast another short transfer (30 min) to the starting point that will take us to the top of Niakan. As yesterday we evaluate the other ski touring options choosing according to the best conditions. Once back in the village we drive back to Chelgerd. Accommodation in Guest House. B/L/D.
Up and down 1100m – 5 hour

5thDay

Ski touring to Sansami Summit - 3580 m

Today we drive to Samsami village via asphalt road and Shah Mansouri pass. On the top of the pass we start the climb up to Samsami summit 3580 m. Descend to Samsami village along a narrow couloir. Come back to Chelgerd City and overnight in Guest House. (B.L.D)
Up and 1200 m, down 1400 m– 5/6 hours

6thDay

Ski touring to Shah Mansouri 3750 m

Today after breakfast we drive to the top of Shah Mansouri pass and start ski tour to Shah Mansouri summit 3750 m. After nice ski tour up to the summit we descend along amazing and wide slopes and in the last part through a beautiful couloir until the main road where our car pick us up. Come back to Chelgerd City. (B.L.D).
Up and down 1350m – 6/7 hours

7thDay

Ski touring to Cherry 3500 m

Last day skiing in Iran today…we leave from Chelgerd to Cherry pass by our car and start from a little village to Cherry summit. Descent along the steep North side and come back to our Guest House.
Up and down m 1200 – 5/6 hours

8thDay

Drive back to Isfahan, sightseeing

Today after breakfast and packing ski stuff, we start driving to Isfahan. In the afternoon we will have a sightseeing in this beautiful historical city. At evening we have enough time to walking around our Hotel, and enjoy landscape of old bridges. Accommodation in Hotel. B/-/D

9thDay

Full day sightseeing in Isfahan

Today we will have a full day sightseeing in Isfahan. Ali Qapo, Chehelsoton Palace, Hasht behesht Palace, Si-o-Se pol, Old Bazar and many other historical places, are some of the sites that you can visit them today in Isfahan. At the evening we will go to one the best traditional restaurant for farewell dinner. After dinner the group will transfer to Isfahan airport for the international flight coming back at home. B/-/D

10thDay

International flight

Arrival at home.

11thDay

Volo Aereo Internazionale

Arrivo in Italia ad orario da definirsi.

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Il programma giornaliero delle escursioni scialpinistiche potrà subire modifiche in relazione alle condizioni di sicurezza ed innevamento


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Difficulties

F+ / Easy +

Skills required

Good ski touring experience and good physical shape are required, Good spirit of adventure is needed.

Duration, Participants and Deadline

Duration Min Max Deadline
11 days 6 8 19/12/2023

Equipements

Full ski touring equipment, avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, harness, ice axe and crampons, Full equipment list will be provided with the information sheet

Documents

Passport expiring six months after the return date and tourism entry visa. Lyskamm 4000 can deal with practices for obtaining visas

Vaccination

Vaccinations are not required

Prices

Rate details

THE PRICE INCLUDES: Support and assistance of a Lyskamm4000’s UIAGM certified Mountain Guide, local guide english speaking, all the transfers in Iran by bus and private jeeps, transfer from/to the airport, full board for the entire period (except meals in Isfahan), accommodation in 3 *** hotels in Isfahan and Guest House or local houses in the mountains, picnic for ski mountaineering trips, climbing permit, support of a local skiing guide. Cultural guide for the sightseeing and the missing technical equipment if you need (avalanche transceiver, ice axe, crampons).

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE: International flight to Isfahan A/R, air mail of skis, lunch in Isfahan, injury/cancellation insurance, ticket entry fees in the historical sites, visa costs and extra services.


NOTE: Everything that is not part of the professional service of Mountain Guide, is provided in collaboration with authorized Italian and foreign agencies