Winter Sports in Turkey

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Turkey's geographical position and great potential to create conditions for skiing.

With an average elevation of 1000 to the Anatolian peninsula is covered by mountains of northern Anatolia (2587-3932 m), in the mountains north and Bullring (3086-4136 in) in the south. In central and eastern Anatolian high plateaus are fascinated by the extinct volcanic mountains such as Mt. Erciyes (in 3917) and Mt. Agriculture (in 5137).

During the winter at a normal height of the snow reaches approximately 3 meters, and covered with forests, the natural beauty of the mountain is impressive.
Uludag ski resort

Uludag is located in the south of Marmara Region in Uludag National Park. Which is 36 km from Bursa, a 150 km from Istanbul. In the ski resort is 40 minutes drive from Bursa or a 60 minutes drive from the airport.

The ski area is Uludag 1750 2543 m high and covered with forests. Ski length is 120 days a year. The most suitable skiing conditions are between 20th December and 20 March. The average snowfall is 3 m in winter. At the beginning of the season and the type of snow is snow, dust, "and at the end of the season the snow characteristic is" slushy ".

This center has the right conditions for Alpine skiing, mountain skiing, cross country and the HELI-skiing. Uludag Ski Center is equipped with cable I, 5 and 7 chairlifts bars T. Qualified skiing instructors and equipment rental are available. Center has facilities for first aid and rural clinic. Accommodation can be rented directly. Note: In foggy conditions it is essential especially for amateur skiers not to wander off marked trails and areas.
KARTALKAYA ski resort

Located in the western part of the Black Sea., A south-east of the pines in the town of Bol in the picturesque pine forest in the mountains Koroglu.

Way to Ankara's 45-minute drive from the center that this is around 220 km from the airport in Ankara, and about 275 km from the airport in Istanbul.

The length of the ski season is 120 days a year. The ski area Kartalkaya the 1800-2221 m high and are ideal conditions for skiing between 20th December and 20 March. The average snowfall is 3 his normal winter. At the beginning of the season and the type of snow is a "powder snow" and at the end of the season the snow characteristic is "slushy snow."

This center has the right conditions for Alpine skiing, ski mountaineering and skiing and is equipped with 3 chairlifts and 7 bars in the city. Qualified skiing instructors and equipment rental are available. In sloples and mechanical equipment are under the supervision of specialists. All hotels are facilities for first aid kits and trained medical staff. Accommodation can be rented directly. Note: In foggy conditions it is essential that we do not make mistakes from marked trails.

Uludag track area is 1750 2543 m high and covered with forests. Ski length is 120 days a year. The most suitable skiing conditions are between 20th December and 20 March. The average snowfall is 3 m in winter. At the beginning of the season and the type of snow is snow, dust, "and at the end of the season the snow characteristic is" slushy ".
Erciyes Ski Center

Erciyes Ski Center in the extinct volcanic mountains of Erciyes, which is in the east of Cappadocia and south of the city of Kayseri. Distance from the center of Antalya is 25 km and takes 30 minutes by car. The nearest airport is 45 minutes away by car.

The length of the ski season is 150 days a year. In the height of the ski area Erciyes is 2200 -3100 my best skiing conditions are between 20th November and 20 April. The average snowfall is 2 his normal winter. Type of snow was mostly "powder".

This center has the right conditions for summer skiing, skiing and mountain HELI-skiing and is equipped with 2 lifts and 2 T-bars. ski instructors and equipment rental are available. Center has facilities for first aid and rural clinic.

On the slopes and mechanical equipment are under the supervision of specialists during the season. Accommodation can be rented directly. Note: In foggy conditions it is essential especially for amateur skiers not to wander off marked trails.
Palandoken ski resort

Located on the northern slope of Mount Palandoken in eastern Anatolia, southwest of the city of Erzurum. The distance between the center and Erzurum is 5 km and takes 10 minutes by car. The closest airport is 20 minutes.

The length of the ski season is 150 days a year. At the height in the area of Palandoken ski 2200-3176 me is the most suitable skiing conditions are between 10th December and 10 May this year, the average snowfall is 2 to 3 his normal winter. Because of climate, the quality of the snow is "dust" through all season.

Palandoken ski center is equipped with 3 chairlifts, 1T bar and lift (3 km). Qualified skiing instructors and equipment rental are available. Center has facilities for first aid and rural clinic. On the slopes and mechanical equipment are under the supervision of specialists. Accommodation can be rented directly. Note: In foggy conditions it is essential that we do not make mistakes from marked trails.
Sarıkamış ski resort

Sarıkamış ski resort is located near the Sarıkamış, 60 km from Kars in eastern Turkey. The nearest airport is 50 km away.

The length of the ski season is 120 days a year. In the height of the ski area is Sarıkamış 2200-2634 me covered with pine trees. The most suitable skiing conditions are between 20th December and 20 March. The average snowfall was 1.5 him normal winter.

Sarikarmis and its surroundings have the right conditions for Alpine skiing, ski mountaineering and skiing. This center is equipped with 2 lifts and 1 T-bar. Qualified skiing instructors and equipment rental are available. Center has facilities for first aid and medical services. On the slopes and mechanical equipment are under the supervision of specialists. Accommodation can be rented directly.

Sarikarmis ski center is developing rapidly. Four hotels with a total of 1040 beds are under construction and expected to open in 1999.