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WINTER
SPORTS |
AN INVITATION TO
MOUNTAIN AND SKI LOVERS...
Turkey's geographical position and conditions create great potential for
skiing.
With an average altitude of 1000 in, the
Anatolian peninsula is covered with North
Anatolian Mountains (2587-3932 m) in the North
and Toros Mountains (3086-4136 in) in the South.
The Central and East Anatolian high plateaus are
enchanted by extinct volcanic mountains such as
Mt. Erciyes (3917 in) and Mt. Agri (5137 in).
During the normal winter conditions the height
of the snow reaches approximately 3 meters, and,
covered with forests, the natural beauty of the
mountainous areas is stunning. |
ULUDAG SKI CENTER
Uludag is located in the South Marmara Region in Uludag National Park. It
is 36 km from Bursa, and 150 km from Istanbul.
The ski center is a 40 minute drive from Bursa
or a 60 minute drive from the airport.
The skiing area of Uludag is 1750 2543 m high
and covered with forests. The duration of skiing
is 120 days a year. The most suitable skiing
conditions are between 20 December and 20 March.
The average snow fall is 3 m in winter. At the
beginning of the season the type of snow is
"powdery snow" and at the end of the season the
snow characteristic is slightly "slushy."
This center has suitable conditions for Alpine
skiing, ski touring, cross country and heli-skiing.
Uludag Ski Center is equipped with I cablecar, 5
chairlifts and 7 T bars. Qualified skiing
instructors and equipment for hire are
available. The center has first aid facilities
and a rural clinic. Accommodations can be booked
directly. Note: In foggy conditions it
is essential especially for amateur skiers not
to wander outside the marked slopes and areas. |
KARTALKAYA SKI CENTER
Located in the Western Black Sea Region., southeast of pine forests the
town Bolu in the picturesque pine forests of the
Koroglu Mountains.
The Ankara Highway is a 45 minute drive from
this center which is about 220 km from the
airport in Ankara, and about 275 km from the
airport in Istanbul.
The duration of the skiing season is 120 days a
year. The skiing area of Kartalkaya is 1800-2221
m high and the most suitable skiing conditions
are between 20 December and 20 March. The
average snow fall is 3 m in normal winter
conditions. At the beginning of the season the
type of snow is "powdery-snow" and at the end of
the season the snow characteristic is slightly
"slushy snow."
This center has suitable conditions for Alpine
skiing, ski touring, and cross country skiing
and it is equipped with 3 chairlifts and 7 town
bars. Qualified skiing instructors and equipment
for hire are available. The sloples and
mechanical equipment are under surveillance of
experts. All hotels have first aid facilities
and medically trained personnel. Accomodations
can be booked directly. Note: In foggy
conditions it is essential not to wander outside
the marked slopes.
The skiing area of Uludag is 1750 2543 m high
and covered with forests. The duration of skiing
is 120 days a year. The most suitable skiing
conditions are between 20 December and 20 March.
The average snow fall is 3 m in winter. At the
beginning of the season the type of snow is
"powdery snow" and at the end of the season the
snow characteristic is slightly "slushy."
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ERCIYES SKI CENTER
Erciyes Ski Center is located on the extinct volcanic mountain of Erciyes,
which is east of Cappadocia and south of the
town of Kayseri. The distance from the center to
Kayseri is 25 km and takes 30 minutes by car.
The nearest airport is a 45 minute drive away.
The duration of the skiing season is 150 days a
year. The altitude in the skiing area of Erciyes
is 2200 -3100 m and the most suitable skiing
conditions are between 20 November and 20 April.
The average snow fall is 2 m in normal winter
conditions. The type of snow is generally
"powdery. "
This center has suitable conditions for summer
skiing, ski touring and heli- skiing and is
equipped with 2 chairlifts and 2 T bars. skiing
instructors and equipment for hire are
available. The center has first aid facilities
and a rural clinic.
The slopes and mechanical equipment are under
surveillance of experts throughout the season.
Accommodations can be booked directly. Note:
In foggy conditions it is essential especially
for amateur skiers not to wander outside the
marked slopes. |
PALANDOKEN SKI CENTER
Located on the northern slopes of the Palandoken Mountain in the Eastern
Anatolia Region, southwest of the town of
Erzurum. The distance between the center and
Erzurum is 5 km and takes 10 minutes by car. The
nearest airport is 20 minutes away.
The duration of the skiing season is 150 days a
year. The altitude in the skiing area of
Palandoken is 2200-3176 m and the most suitable
skiing conditions are between 10 December and 10
May The average snow fall is 2- 3 m in normal
winter conditions. Due to the climate, the
quality of the snow is "powdery" all through the
season.
Palandoken Ski Center is equipped with 3
chairlifts, 1T bar and a telecabin (3 km).
Qualified skiing instructors and equipment for
hire are available. The center has first aid
facilities and a rural clinic. The slopes and
mechanical equipment are under surveillance of
experts. Accommodations can be booked directly.
Note: In foggy conditions it is
essential not to wander outside the marked
slopes. |
SARIKAMIS SKI CENTER
Sarikamis ski center is located near Sarikamis,
60 km from Kars In Eastern Turkey. The nearest
airport is 50 km away.
The duration of the skiing season is 120 days a
year. The altitude in the skiing area of
Sarikamis is 2200-2634 m and covered by pine
forest. The most suitable skiing conditions are
between 20 December and 20 March. The average
snow fall is 1.5 m in normal winter conditions.
Sarikarmis and the surrounding area have
suitable conditions for Alpine skiing, ski
touring and cross country skiing. This center is
equipped with 2 chairlifts and 1 T bar.
Qualified skiing instructors and equipment for
hire are available. The center has first aid
facilities and medical facilities. The slopes
and mechanical equipment are under surveillance
of experts. Accommodations can be booked
directly.
Sarikarmis Ski Center is being developed
rapidly. Four hotels with a total bed capacity
of 1040 are under construction and are expected
to open in 1999. |
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