Tochal

Tochal (Persian: توچال Točāl), is a mountain and ski resort located on the Alborz mountain range, adjacent to the metropolitan area of Tehran in northern Iran.

Its highest peak, also called Tochal, is at an elevation of 3,963 metres (13,002 ft) above sea level.

A number of peaks are accessible from the Tochal main ridge or by their own climbing paths.

This gondola lift is used for accessing ski resorts and other recreational centers on the mountain.

Tochal International ski resort, located in Iran's capital Tehran, was officially reopened on 22 January 2024.

A 360° View from Tochal peak. Visible are the two shelters on the peak, as well as Mount Damavand on the horizon, as well as Tehran.
View of Tochal peak from Velenjak mountains
Shahneshin mountains , west side of Tochal peak
Tochal Ski Resort
Kolakchal peak
Tochal Telecabin , gondola lift for skiers and other visitors to Tochal
Tochal Peak's Shelter November 2012
−25 to 500 m (−82 to 1,640 ft)
500 to 1,500 m (1,600 to 4,900 ft)
1,500 to 2,500 m (4,900 to 8,200 ft)
2,500 to 3,500 m (8,200 to 11,500 ft)
3,500 to 4,500 m (11,500 to 14,800 ft)
4,500 to 5,610 m (14,760 to 18,410 ft)