Ski Iran

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Ski the mountains of the Azeri North West

Introduction

Iran was arguably the trip of the year in 2015 and it’s wonderful to think that we’ll be there again in 2017 with Mohammad, Haji and Hamad as companions. This time we’re off to ski in the mountains of the Azeri North West. Western Iran is a real ethnic and linguistic mix, rarely visited by westerners. The mountains, including Iran’s third highest, Mt Sabalan (4,811m) have been skied, but we only know of one person who has done so. (We summited Damavand last year and skied very close to Alam Kouh, the second highest peak).

There is an option to visit the beautiful cities of Esfahan and Shiraz before we start skiing - see 'Optional Esfahan and Shiraz extension' on the itinerary tab.

Start point: Tabriz
Grade: 10D

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Tailor Made Trips

We can organise this expedition on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Additional Information

If you wish to discuss any aspect of the expedition or your suitability for it, please phone +44 (0)114 276 3322 or contact us.

Know Before You Go

Jagged Globe supports the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) ‘Know Before You Go’ campaign. We recommend that you read the FCO Travel Advice for Iran on the FCO Website.

What the price includes

• International flights to Tabriz from the UK (unless joining on a 'Land Only' basis)
• IFMGA Guide, Jim Blyth and Iranian Guide, plus all their fees
• Land transport including airport pick-up and drop-off
• Full-board accommodation. Twin share basis when in hotels and dormitories in mountain lodges.
• Tour guide and entrance fees to sights
• Permit fees for the mountain areas
• Domestic flight from Shiraz to Tabriz for those on the extension

What the price does not include

• Visa Fees
• UK and Foreign Airport taxes
• Excess baggage charges
• Travel Insurance
• Bar bills and laundry
• Tips

Large fluctuations may occur in currency markets over the coming months. The price of this trip may increase or decrease in line with these fluctuations. The final price will be confirmed two months before the start of the trip.

Tailor Made Trips

We can organise this expedition on a ‘tailor-made’ private basis for groups of friends, families, clubs, charities or any other group. The cost of going private can be surprisingly reasonable. Please contact us to discuss the itinerary and your preferred dates. We will then send you a quote, with no obligation.

Insurance

You will need a travel insurance policy that caters for the activities you will undertake on your trip with Jagged Globe. It is a requirement of our booking conditions that you have such a policy. For a list of insurers who specialise in mountaineering, trekking and skiing, please see our Travel Insurance page »

Itinerary

Here is an outline itinerary for this trip.

Outline Itinerary

Day 1:	Fly to Tabriz.
Day 2:	Arrive at the very antisocial hour of 0115. You will be met on arrival and taken to the hotel. At breakfast you will meet up with the team who started with the cultural visits to Esfahan and Shiraz and then we drive to Takht-e-Solaiman which is a UNESCO world heritage archaeological site. Depending on conditions we overnight in a local house or we camp at the foot of the mountains.
Day 3 - 5:	Ski in the region of Mount Belqais (3,300m).
Day 6 - 7:	Skiing in the Sahand mountains.
Day 8:	Travel to Mt Sabalan.
Day 9 - 12:	Four days ski touring on and around Mt Sabalan (4,825m).
Day 13:	Travel back to Tabriz and our final night.
Day 14:	Fly home.

Optional Esfahan and Shiraz extension

Contact us for details.

Price £1400 per person

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