{"id":20247,"date":"2016-08-20T19:29:04","date_gmt":"2016-08-20T19:29:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/?post_type=destination&#038;p=20247"},"modified":"2026-11-09T01:19:30","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T01:19:30","slug":"abali-ski-resort","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/abali-ski-resort\/","title":{"rendered":"Abali Ski Resort: Skiing Near Tehran and Damavand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abali Ski Resort sits on the Haraz Road east of Tehran, in the Rudehen district of Damavand County. It is an early centre of lift-served skiing in Iran and a possible winter day trip from the capital when the pistes are operating.<\/p>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Snow on the hills does not mean the lifts are running. In a <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/s\/rudehensport\/10988\">notice published on 5 November 2024<\/a>, Rudehen\u2019s sports office reported that administrative and management responsibilities for the resort had been assigned to it. That historical notice does not confirm opening dates for a later winter. Look for a separate, dated operating notice when arranging a ski day.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-webfactory-map\"><div class=\"wp-block-webfactory-map\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/abali-ski-resort\/#abali-at-a-glance\" >Abali at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/abali-ski-resort\/#skiing-at-abali\" >Skiing at Abali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/abali-ski-resort\/#getting-to-abali\" >Getting to Abali<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/abali-ski-resort\/#ski-season-and-facilities\" >Ski Season and Facilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/abali-ski-resort\/#abali-and-nearby-mountain-destinations\" >Abali and Nearby Mountain Destinations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/abali-ski-resort\/#practical-tips-for-visiting\" >Practical Tips for Visiting<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"abali-at-a-glance\"><\/span>Abali at a Glance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Abali, on the Haraz Road through Rudehen in Tehran Province.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Elevation:<\/strong> Published descriptions put the lower pistes at about 2,400 metres. Upper elevations vary by the area measured.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Terrain:<\/strong> Abali is known for easier slopes. Ask which piste is open if you are taking a first lesson.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season:<\/strong> A winter destination, with ski days dependent on snowfall and lift operations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/search\/?api=1&amp;query=Abali+Ski+Resort+Iran\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Abali Ski Resort on Google Maps<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"skiing-at-abali\"><\/span>Skiing at Abali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are new to skiing, plan around the beginner piste and the lift that serves it. If you are bringing children to play in the snow, use a designated area away from skiers and lift queues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On an open piste, follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.fis-ski.com\/f\/252177\/49280306c8\/fis-code-of-conduct-for-skiers-and-snowboarders-en.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FIS rules of conduct<\/a>: adjust your speed to the terrain and traffic, leave room for the skier ahead, and look both uphill and downhill before joining a run or restarting. Keep narrow sections and places with restricted visibility clear of unnecessary stops. If walking on the piste, stay at its side.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/image-404-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Skiers gathered with skis and poles on a snow-covered slope\" title=\"\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Skiers gathering on the snow.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accounts of Abali\u2019s early years place lift development in the 1950s. Historical lift counts describe different installations and should not be used as an operating list.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"getting-to-abali\"><\/span>Getting to Abali<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Tehran, follow the route toward Rudehen, then continue on Haraz Road to Abali. Before setting out, use <a href=\"https:\/\/141.ir\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Iran\u2019s road information service<\/a> for Haraz restrictions and winter road conditions. Allow extra time for the return to Tehran on weekends.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ski-season-and-facilities\"><\/span>Ski Season and Facilities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a ski day, find out which lifts and pistes are running and where you can rent equipment. If you need boots in a specific size or an instructor, arrange them ahead of the drive. Ask separately about parking and food.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"470\" src=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AbAli-Ski-Resort.jpg\" alt=\"A red snow groomer below lift towers on a ski slope\" class=\"wp-image-63488\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AbAli-Ski-Resort.jpg 780w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AbAli-Ski-Resort-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/AbAli-Ski-Resort-768x463.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Snow groomer and lift towers on a ski slope.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"abali-and-nearby-mountain-destinations\"><\/span>Abali and Nearby Mountain Destinations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If Abali has no confirmed opening for your date, use the <a href=\"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/iran-ski-resorts\/\">Iran ski resorts guide<\/a> to compare locations such as Dizin, Darbandsar and Shemshak, then check the individual resort\u2019s notice.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"practical-tips-for-visiting\"><\/span>Practical Tips for Visiting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Check the forecast for visibility and wind as well as snowfall.<\/li>\n<li>Pack water and a snack if you are unsure which food outlets will be open.<\/li>\n<li>Bring a helmet if you have one. Ask the rental shop what is included with skis and boots.<\/li>\n<li>Bring layered winter clothing, gloves, eye protection and sunscreen.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Plan a visit to Abali Ski Resort, one of Iran\u2019s oldest developed ski areas, with practical guidance on access, terrain, seasonality, and nearby attractions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":67837,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15740,15780,308,15716],"tags":[6756,7323,317,15871],"class_list":["post-20247","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tehran","category-attractions","category-destinations","category-to-do","tag-ski","tag-snow","tag-tehran","tag-winter"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Abali-Ski-Resort.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20247","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=20247"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20247\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":203638,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/20247\/revisions\/203638"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/67837"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=20247"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=20247"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/surfiran.com\/mag\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=20247"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}