Winter Sports
October 18th, 2007 by adminWinter Sports
The high altitude mountains of Turkey have made the country an important centre for winter tourism, and skiing is becoming increasingly popular
Ağrı - Bubi Mountain
October 18th, 2007 by adminAğrı - Bubi Mountain
This ski resort is on the mountain of Bubi, in Eastern Anatolia, 18km south-west of the centre of Agri.
Arrival: There are flights from Ankara and Istanbul, and transport from Agri to the resort is only by private vehicles.
Geography: The ski season runs between December to April. The area has a terrestrial climate, and the resort is covered with alpine meadows, which is covered with 1-2m of snow in the winter.
Ankara-Elmadağ
October 18th, 2007 by adminAnkara-Elmadağ
The Elmadag Ski Resort, which is on the northern slopes of Elmadag mountain range, is a few kilometres south-east of the centre of Ankara, which has made it more popular.
Arrival: It is just 18km from the city, and close to the airport, there are many private vehicles going to the resort.
Antalya-Saklıkent
October 18th, 2007 by adminAntalya-Saklıkent
Saklikent is 50km west of the centre of Antalya, in the Beydag mountain range, with an altitude of 2550m. Because of its close proximity to Antalya, it is one of the few places in the world that people can ski in the mornings, then swim in the sea in the afternoon.
Arrival: The resort can be reached from the centre of Antalya by bus, taxi or a hotel service vehicle in one hour.
Bingöl-Yolaçtı
October 18th, 2007 by adminBingöl-Yolaçtı
The resort is 25km outside the city centre of Bingol, in Central Eastern Anatolia.
Arrival: Bingol is well connected to all areas of the country by bus. The nearest airport is at Mus, around 80km east. Private vehicles go from the city centre to the resort.
Geography: The city has a terrestrial climate, and the skiing season runs between December and March.
Bitlis-Center
October 18th, 2007 by adminBitlis-Center
Bitlis is in the far east of the country, in Eastern Anatolia around 20km south-west of Lake Van, and the skiing area is inside the city.
Arrival: The city is 1100km from Ankara, 1504km from Istanbul, 1465km from Izmir and around 200km south of Erzurum. The nearest airports are at Mus (85km) and Van (160km). Bitlis can be reached from anywhere in the country by bus.
Bolu-Kartalkaya
October 18th, 2007 by adminBolu-Kartalkaya
The Kartalkaya Skiing Resort is in the Western Black Sea Region, southeast of Bolu, in the Koroglu mountains. The mountain has appropriate conditions for Alpine and cross-country skiing.
Arrival: The distance from Bolu city centre is 54km, and 28m to the Ankara highway. It takes around 45 minutes by road from the city centre and in addition to public buses and minibuses, most of the hotels organise this service for visitors.
Bursa - Uludağ
October 18th, 2007 by adminBursa - Uludağ
Uludag, 36km south of Bursa, is one of the country’s favourite winter sports centres and as well as skiing, its richness of flora and fauna has made it into a National Park and summer activities like trekking and camping are also popular. Uludag was previously known as Olympos Misios in ancient times, and is known in mythology as the place where the gods watched the Trojan war. Plans have been confirmed for a development project, which will offer a huge increase in accommodation and skiing facilities. Its geographical conditions mean that Uludag Ski Resort can also offer heli-skiing, snow boarding, ice-skating and snow biking.
Elazığ - Sivrice - Hazarbaba
October 18th, 2007 by adminElazığ - Sivrice - Hazarbaba
Located in the Hazarbaba Mountains in the Elazig district, this resort was only opened in 1999 and is still being improved.
Arrival: Elazig is on the western side of the Eastern Anatolian region, and is well connected by road to all over the country. There are daily flights from Ankara, and three trains a week from Istanbul. The Hazarbaba Ski Centre is 25km south of Elazig, and 6km from Sivrice, and there are private vehicles to the centre.
Geography: Hazarbaba Mountain has an altitude of 2347m with an average snow depth of between 100 � 200cm. The season runs between December and March, and has a terrestrial climate.
Erzincan - Bolkar
October 18th, 2007 by adminErzincan - Bolkar
Around 40km from Erzincan in North Eastern Anatolia, the Bolkar Ski Resort is in the Bolkar Mountains.
Arrival: From the centre of Erzincan, there are many private and public vehicles to the ski centre. The nearest airport is in Erzurum, around 150km east.
Erzurum - Palandöken
October 18th, 2007 by adminErzurum - Palandöken
Palandoken mountain has an altitude of 3185 m, and is south of Erzurum. This was the area of the first extensive study in the country looking at a master plan for tourism potential, which concluded that the area has the necessary potential and qualities to be a major international resort. Given the right facilities, it is estimated that 32,000 people could ski per day and could be the venue of international competitions and even Winter Olympics, giving job opportunities to around 6000 people.
Gümüşhane - Zigana
October 18th, 2007 by adminGümüşhane - Zigana
The Zigana Ski Centre is in the Black Sea Region, 40km north of Gumushane.
Arrival: Zigana is 60km south of Trabzon, the closest airport, and just 500m from the main road leading north of Gumushane. There is public and private transport from the ski centre to the city.
Isparta-Davraz
October 18th, 2007 by adminIsparta-Davraz
The Davraz Ski Centre is in the Western Mediterranean, 26km from the centre of Isparta.
Arrival: Municipal buses run from the ski centre to the city. Isparta�s Suleyman Demirel Airport is 58km away, and Isparta is well connected by bus to other areas of the country.
Geography: Davraz moutains, with an altitude of 2637m, is part of the range between Egirdir and Kovada Lakes, which surround the Isparta Valley in the area known as the Lake District. The ski centre has a terrestrial climate and the season runs between December and April. The snow is between 0.5 � 2m deep, and the mountain has a bare appearance with little vegetation and enabling different winter sports.
İzmir-Ödemiş-Davraz
October 18th, 2007 by adminİzmir-Ödemiş-Davraz
Bozdag Ski Resort is near Odemis, 110km southeast of Izmir. . .
Arrival: Izmir is easily accessible by road or by air. The ski resort can be reached directly from the city centre with public or private vehicles.
Geography: The skiing season runs between December to March, and there is a snow depth of around 100cm. The ski areas are at an altitude of between 1700 � 2157m and the northern slopes are suitable for alpine discipline.
Facilities: Accommodation facilities are under construction.
Kastamonu - Ilgaz
October 18th, 2007 by adminKastamonu - Ilgaz
The Ilgaz mountains are in the Black Sea region, in the city borders of Kastamonu and Cankiri, and have an altitude of 2850 meters. Beside winter sports, this National Park is a popular and beautiful spot all year round.
Arrival: The Ilgaz ski resort lies 40km from Kastamonu and 73km from Cankiri, and 203km northeast from its nearest airport, Ankara. Tour buses and private vehicles make the journey from the centre of Kastamonu.
Kars - Sarıkamış
October 18th, 2007 by adminKars - Sarıkamış
In the Eastern Anatolia Region and 55km south-west of Kars, the Sarikamis Ski Resort is on the Camurlu mountain at an altitude of 2634m, and is renowned for its good quality of snow.
The Cibiltepe, with an altitude of 2500m, is an area of wonderful natural beauty and has five ski runs, the longest of which is 12 km long. It is covered with crystallised snow and therefore is very challenging.
Kayseri - Erciyes
October 18th, 2007 by adminKayseri - Erciyes
Erciyes Dagi (3916 m.), the highest peak in Central Anatolia, rises 25km south of Kayseri. The peak of the mountain, an extinct volcano, is covered with snow throughout the year, and there is a 1km-long glacier in the northern region of the mountain. The ski resort is at the Tekir Plateau, on the northern slopes of the mountain and in addition to skiing, Erciyes is one of the most important mountains of the country for mountaineering.