Winter Ski Holidays in Turkey
TURKEY
All seasons are beautiful in Turkey, especially the winter season. Ski season has opened, where should I go for skiing? The favorite spots of the winter holidays are always ski centers. With the cooling of the weather, those who want to have a winter holiday flock to the ski resorts. Whether you are going on a family ski holiday with gentle blue slopes and ski schools, or are on the lookout for challenging black runs, great facilities, or world class terrain surfaces, Turkey has it all.
Below, you will find a list of our largest ski resorts for ski lovers. Have a nice holiday!
10 Ski Resorts for Chasing Snow
Uludag: Uludag Ski Resort is the oldest and most popular alpine village in Turkey, situated 36 km away from Bursa province. The ski area lies between 1800-2500 m and the best season is from December to April.
Erciyes: Located 25 km away from Kayseri province and 80 km away from Cappadocia, Erciyes Ski Resort is one of Turkey’s oldest ski resorts. The ski resort is at Mount Erciyes, approximately 3915 m the highest summit of Anatolia.
Palandoken: Palandoken Ski Resort in Erzurum is one of Turkey’s largest ski areas and considered by many the best, with good hotels, good conditions, good facilities, and Colorado-type powder, covered with snow during winter.
Sarikamis: Sarikamis Ski Resort is 50 km away from Kars. The best season for skiing from December to April, and the track length is 1200 m, height is 2100 m. The powder is good, but hotels are few and fairly basic.
Kartalkaya: Kartalkaya Ski Resort is 40 km away from Bolu in the Black Sea region. The ski area is at an altitude of 1850-2200 m. The best season for skiing is from late December and late March.
Ilgaz: Ilgaz Ski Resort lies 40 km from Kastamonu province, and have an altitude of 2850 m. The skiing season runs between December and April months.
Kartepe: Located in Kocaeli province, Kartepe Ski Resort is a good hill for beginner and intermediate skiers with its three chair lifts and a 1700 m summit. It is also a great spot for any winter sports enthusiasts looking for an unforgettable ride.
Saklikent: Saklikent Ski Resort is 50 km west of Antalya province, in the Beydag mountain range, with an altitude of 2550 m. The altitude for the skiing areas is between 2000-2400 m, with a snow depth 1 m and a short season.
Bozdag: Bozdag is 110 km away from southeast of Izmir province. The skiing season runs between December to March. The ski areas are at an altitude of between 1700–2157 m and the northern slopes are suitable for alpine discipline.
Davraz: Davraz is a small ski centre located just 26 km from Isparta province. There are three lifts; two chair lifts at one surface lift at Davraz to service 3 km of piste.