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Ercİyes Ski Resort in Turkey - a group of people skiing down a snowy hill.
Ercİyes Ski Resort in Turkey - a group of people skiing down a snowy hill.
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Ercİyes Ski Resort in Turkey - a snow covered mountain with a ski lift in the background.

Ercİyes Ski Resort Overview

Erciyes Ski Resort, nestled in the beautiful landscapes of Turkey, is a must-visit location for ski enthusiasts. This resort is impressively positioned on a volcano, offering a unique experience and breathtaking views. It boasts a wide range of trails accommodating different skill levels, ensuring that whether you're a novice or an expert, your skiing needs will be met.

The resort is not only famous for its ski trails but also offers a variety of other amenities. Visitors will find an array of restaurants and bars scattered throughout the resort, as well as numerous shops at the base of the mountain. The top of the ski hill houses a restaurant serving delicious hot food, adding to the overall experience. The resort also offers a plethora of ski hiring spots in the different “ski towns”, ensuring that guests can easily access the necessary gear for their skiing adventures.

The well-maintained slopes and efficient lifts contribute to a seamless skiing experience. However, the resort's charm isn't limited to the winter months. During the summer, visitors can enjoy a scenic ride on the cable car, featuring stunning views of the snow-capped mountain. The cable car, although criticized for cleanliness affecting photography, is an affordable and enjoyable activity.

While the resort is somewhat difficult to locate, the overall experience makes the search worthwhile. Visitors have expressed a desire to return in the winter to partake in snow activities, despite the snowfall not always meeting expectations. The resort's facilities, such as the toilets, could use some improvements, but the overall atmosphere is described as safe, enjoyable, and offering great value for money.

One downside is that the resort can get quite busy, especially on weekends, leading to long queues. Furthermore, weather conditions can significantly impact the resort's operations, sometimes leading to closures. Despite these minor inconveniences, Erciyes Ski Resort is highly recommended and loved by its visitors for its beautiful scenery, variety of slopes, and overall ambiance. It's a place where visitors can immerse themselves in snow activities or simply enjoy the stunning natural beauty.

Key insights

6 insights available

Skiable Terrain

1193
Total area of accessible ski terrain
Max: 12366 ac

Total Run Distance

49.0
A total distance of all the piste runs
Max: 600 km

Number of Lifts

17
Total quantity of operational lifts
Max: 165 total

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Terrain Difficulty

Beginner
37.0%
Intermediate
36.0%
Expert
27.0%
Measured independently from mapped ski runs — figures may differ from resort marketing. Terrain statistics are derived from OpenStreetMap data © OpenStreetMap contributors, via OpenSkiMap.

Features

2 features available

Traditional Ski Resort

A classic ski resort with real snow

Night Skiing

Enjoy after-dark skiing operations

Frequently asked questions about Ercİyes Ski Resort

Where is Ercİyes Ski Resort?

Ercİyes Ski Resort is a ski resort in Hisarcık Erciyes, Melikgazi/Kayseri, Turkey, at coordinates 38.5400, 35.5300.

How many lifts does Ercİyes Ski Resort have?

Ercİyes Ski Resort has 17 lifts, serving 49 km of marked runs and 1,193 ac of skiable terrain.

How high is Ercİyes Ski Resort?

Ercİyes Ski Resort has a peak elevation of 3,339 m, a base elevation of 2,088 m and a vertical drop of 1,251 m.

How is Ercİyes Ski Resort rated?

ShredIndex rates Ercİyes Ski Resort 60.6 out of 100, based on catalogued resort data and 4 skier reviews.

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1193 ac

Skiable Terrain

49km

Total Run Distance

17total

Number of Lifts

3339m

Peak Elevation

1251m

Vertical Drop

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Best Time to Visit

252.8cm
Annual Snowfall
11 year average
Peak: March (62.1cm)
22.5cm
Nov
42.5cm
Dec
59.1cm
Jan
39.3cm
Feb
62.1cm
Mar
34.6cm
Apr
Snow Season (Nov-Dec-Jan-Feb-Mar-Apr)
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