RESORT OVERVIEW

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 minutes 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 equipment with 2 chairlifts and 2 T bars. 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 throughout the season. Accomodations can be booked through us.

Note: In foggy conditions it is essential especially for amateur skiers not to wander outs de the marked slopes.

Kayseri:
Kayseri is one of the most important carpet and kilim production centers in Anatolia. Bunyan is the most famous carpet production center and Yahyali is the most famous kilim production center. Rugs woven in finely knotted floral patterns continue a centuries-old tradition.