Tochal ( Točāl), is a mountain and ski resort located on the Alborz mountain range, adjacent to the metropolitan area of Tehran in northern Iran. It includes a 12 km ridge. Its highest peak, also called Tochal, is at an elevation of 3963 m above sea level. A gondola lift runs from Tehran to the Tochal ski resort and hotel, all as a part of Tochal Complex.

Peaks

A number of peaks are accessible from the Tochal main ridge or by their own climbing paths. Peaks (from west to east) include:

Gondola lift

Tochal has a long gondola lift which begins from Velenjak valley at 1900 m and ends in the last station at 3740m near the main ridge of Tochal. This gondola lift is used for accessing ski resorts and other recreational centers on the mountain.

Location in central Alborz

Opening Season

Tochal International Ski Resort, located in Iran’s capital Tehran, was officially reopened on 22.01.2024

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