Shemshak (ski resort)
Shemshak is a ski resort situated to the north-east of Tehran in the Alborz mountain range.
Shemshak is the third largest ski area in Iran after Dizin,Darbandsar 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. There are also lighting facilities for night skiing.
Pistes
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.
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.
Infrastructure
Shemshak is situated about 55 minutes drive from Tehran, 10 km from middle-slope parking of Dizin and 5 km from Darband-Sar ski resort. 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.
To compete with the sheer magnitude of skiing experience in Shemshak, the après-ski scene has a lot to offer. There is a thing or two for every taste and palate. There are coffee shops in the vicinity of the resort that serve refreshing hot beverages and small snacks to the worn-out skiers as well as a fully equipped supermarket where you can find everything from chips and Cheetos to local products including the mouthwatering dried fruits and the famous Shemshak Lavashak.[1]
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Coordinates: 36°01′N 51°30′E / 36.017°N 51.500°E
