8 Days Ski touring in Iran – Zagros Mountains

We start our day by 5-hour sightseeing tour in Isfahan and visit Masjid-e Jamé of Isfahan*. This is another masterpiece of Iranian architecture, covering nearly 5 acres in the heart of this historic city. Next up is Chehel Sotun*. Set in a landscaped and forested park in front of a tranquil reflecting pool, this graceful pavilion was built by Shah Abbas II for entertainment and court receptions. After lunch, we check out our hotel in Isfahan and transfer to Chelgerd (3 hours).

O/N Local house in Chelgerd

Wake up at 5 AM for breakfast and after that, transfer to Niyakan (30 min by car). We Start ski touring from snow line to the top of the summit in 3,800 meters (the duration of playing ski is about 4 hours). Climb again from the northern valley and we ski downhill on the same way.

O/N Local house in Chelgerd

Wake up at 5 AM for breakfast and after that, transfer to Niyakan village (30 min by car). Start climbing to the 3,900 meters peak of the “BARMOO”. We can try ski touring in some valleys till 4 PM.

O/N Local house in Chelgerd

Wake up at 5 AM for breakfast and after that, transfer to Cherri pass (1 hour). Start ski touring up to Shah Mansuri summit (4000 m). Skiing back from a virgin valley and ski touring up another summit again. We can go off-piste skiing in 3 other parts of the mountain. (It takes between 7 and 8 hours.)

O/N Local house in Chelgerd

Transfer to Shah Mansouri pass (1 hour).Start ski touring up to Gilas and Moaleman summits. After 5 off-piste skiing in a virgin valley and finally reached the village after 3 hours skiing. From the village drive to Chelgerd.

O/N Local house in Chelgerd

After breakfast, we drive to Isfahan and transfer to the hotel for rest. This afternoon, our exploration continues in Naqsh-e Jahan Square*. This 17th-century site is one of the largest public spaces in the world. Here in the square, you’ll visit the 17th-century Shah Mosque*, revered as a masterpiece of Islamic architecture and easily recognized by its magnificent tile-work and soaring cupola and minarets. In the Ali Qapu Palace*, you’ll marvel at its beautiful music rooms and the balconies where Safavid kings would sit to enjoy the polo matches unfolding in the square below.

You’ll end your day exploring the Qeisarieh, part of Bazaar that surrounds Naqsh-e Jahan Square. With hundreds of local vendors that specialize in traditional arts and crafts, it’s a wonderful place to shop for pottery, enamel, jewelry, and delicately inlaid board games.

O/N Isfahan

Sightseeing in Isfahan and visit several of the other tourist attractions in this city. Then transfer from Hotel to Isfahan airport (IFN) according to your’ flight time.