Erciyes Ski Resort Guide
Erciyes, Turkey
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners and Snowfall! |
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| Highest Lift | 2,774m9,101ft |
| Resort Height | 2,215m7,267ft |
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Erciyes
Located on Mount Erciyes, an extinct volcano and the highest peak in Central Anatolia, there were originally two lodges sleeping up to 285 but there has been large scale lift development including two gondolas and more than a dozen quad and six seater chairlifts since 2010. The overnight temperature drop at this high altitude creates very good snow conditions for the latitude. Heliskiing and year round glacier skiing with the local mountain peaking at 3916m. Plans are to extend the ski area to 160km of runs.
Summary
The Turkish ski resort of Erciyes is at an altitude of 2,215m7,267ft.
Erciyes has direct access to 11 marked pistes, served by a total of 5 ski lifts.
The ski resort itself is at 2,215m7,267ft, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,774m9,101ft, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Erciyes offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Erciyes.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Erciyes?
The next notable snow forecast is 1cm1in, expected on 28 February, with around 7cm3in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Erciyes Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 5 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 11 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 12 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 5 | |
Altitudes
Erciyes Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,774m9,101ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 2,215m7,267ft |
| Resort Altitude (Erciyes) | 2,215m7,267ft |
| Max Vertical | 559m1,834ft |
Ratings & Suitability
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Erciyes Overview
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Erciyes is 6km4 miles long.
Location and Map
Where is Erciyes?
This ski resort is in Melikgazi, Kayseri, Turkey.
Map
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How to get there
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The five ski lifts are able to uplift 5,800 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Erciyes open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
COVID-19 / Coronavirus
We don't yet have specific details of the COVID-19 precautions being taken in Erciyes, but they are likely to include most of the following :-
- Face masks required on lifts, and in shops.
- Social distancing in public areas.
- Reduced lift capacity.
- Extensive disinfection / sanitization.
French Ski Resort COVID-19 Measures describes further measures that may also be applied.
Visit the Erciyes Tourist Office for the latest.
