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Grandtour of Persia

 

 

Summarized table of the tour:

		Start: Isfahan, Naqsh-e Jahan Square - Finish: Shiraz, Nasir-Al-Mulk Mosque
		Date: From 1 January 2022
		Registration: No
		Registration fee: free, with medal 6 Euro/2,000 Ft, with jersey 45 Euro/15,000 Ft, with medal and jersey 51 Euro/17,000 Ft
Type of the tour		Length	Difference in height	Time limit	Start
Tour		846 km	6232 m	No	Individual
Remark:		There is no official date. The tour is achievable only as an individual tour.

 

 

 

Photo: Nasir-Al-Mulk Mosque

 

 

For opening the original map click on the picture. The easiest way to download the map is by clicking HERE.

 

Settlement	Distance	Checkpoint	GPS coordinates
Isfahan	0	Naqsh-e Jahan Square	32.6571922029; 51.6775497556
Ghurtan	100	Ghurtan Citadel	32.4510582009; 52.5566348183
After Varzaneh	124	Varzaneh Sand Hills	32.343594054; 52.6762993319
Nain	204	Jameh Mosque of Nain	32.8688024268; 53.0880471615
Meybod	328	Narin Castle	32.2264909955; 54.0144994641
Yazd	380	Amir Chakhmaq Complex	31.8935016579; 54.3697565141
Abarkooh	537	Gondab Ali	31.1148377668; 53.3041580881
Pasargadae	706	World Heritage Site	30.1939259961; 53.1671690069
Naqsh-e Rostam	776	Naqsh-e Rostam	29.9888419923; 52.8747591035
Persepolis	789	World Heritage Site	29.9359972533; 52.8908381889
Shiraz	846	Nasir al-Mulk Mosque	29.6085646126; 52.548462538

 

 

Terms of participation:

 

1. The event is the tour of Randonneurs Hongrie which has no connection with the Audax Club Parisien. We organize it as an independent tour.

2. The aim of the tour is to show the most beautiful sights of Central Iran. You can participate on the event individually after 1 January 2022. You have to verify your performance at the finish, at the start and on the intermediate checkpoints with selfies or pictures about your bike.

3. There is no time limit.

4. You don't need to preregister for the tour. You have to verify your performance after the tour.

5. The diploma can be downloaded from the website after your tour. The registration fee of 6 Euro/2,000 Ft contains the diploma and the official medal of the Randonneurs Hongrie created for this event, the fee of 45 Euro/15,000 Ft cotains the diploma and a custom-designed bike jersey as well, and the registration fee of 51 Euro/17,000 Ft includes all three things (diploma, medal, jersey) mentioned above.

6. You have to be self-supporting during the event. It is recommended only for experienced bikers. Please read THIS article about the challenges of this tour.

7. It is recommended to wear a helmet throughout the event.

8. We will give you a detailed GPS file.

 

 

Photo: The official jersey of the tour

 

 

 

 

 

Suggested accommodations:

 

In Isfahan:	In Shiraz:
Seven Hostel	Seven Hostel
Sarv Hostel	Sirah Traditional Guesthouse
Annie Hostel	Raz Traditional House
Howzak Boutique Hostel	Golshan Traditional Hostel
Hasht Behesht Hotel	Toranjestan Hotel
Firouzeh Hotel	Lotus Guest House
Toos Hotel	Niayesh Boutique Hotel
Malek Hotel	Sasan Hotel
Rag Rug Hostel	Arian Apartment Hotel
Isfahan Boutique Hotel	Forough Hotel
Shervin Apartment Hotel	Shiraz Eram Hotel

 

 

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