Shemshak (ski resort)
| Shemshak | |
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Shemshak ski resort | |
| Location | Shemshak, Iran |
| Coordinates | 36°01′01″N 51°49′00″E / 36.01694°N 51.81667°E |
| Top elevation | 3050m (10,007 ft) |
| Base elevation | 2550m (8,366 ft) |
| Trails | 4 |
| Lift system | 2 chairlifts 3 Surface lifts |
| Snowmaking | No |
| Night skiing | Yes |
Shemshak is a ski resort situated to the north-east of Tehran in the Alborz mountain range. Shemshak is the second-largest ski area in Iran after Dizin and Darbansar. It came into operation in 1958. It includes two chairlifts and three surface lifts. 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 at the apex and several lifts. There are no lighting facilities for night skiing.