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RESORT
OVERVIEW
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 Kartalkaya
in the Koroglu Mountains, is another resort for those who like
winter sports. It is one of the three best winter sports centers
in Turkey. You will find quietness and sportive enthusiasm in
Kartalkaya.
The duration of the skiing season is 120 days a year. The skiing
area of Kartalkaya is 1800-2221 mn high and the most suitable
skiing conditions are between 20 December and 20 March. The average
snow fall is 3 m in normal winter conditions. At the beginning
of the season the type of snow is ''powdery-snow'' and at the
end of the season the snow character-istic is slightly ''slushy
snow.''
This
center has suitable conditions. for Alpine skiing, ski touring,
and cross country skiing.
All
hotels have first aid facilities and medically trained personnel.
Note: In foggy conditions essential not to wander outside the
marked slopes.
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| GETTING
THERE |
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could fly either to Istanbul or Ankara and book return transfer
to Kartalkaya. The Ankara Highway is a 45 minute drive from this
center which is about 220 km from the airport in Ankara, and about
300 km from the airport in Istanbul. |
| LIFTS
& SKI SLOPES |
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center is equipped with 3 chairlifts and 7 Tbars. The slopes
and mechanical equipment are under surveillance of experts. |
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| SKIING
LESSONS &SKI
RENTAL |
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| Qualified
skiing instructors and equipment for hire are available. |
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| OVERVIEW |
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| LOCATION |
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54
km / 33 miles from Bolu City Center |
| NEAREST
AIRPORTS |
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Istanbul & Ankara. Istanbul Airport is recommended. |
| TRANSPORTATION |
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4
hours from Ankara and 6 hours from Istanbul Airports
by bus. Private Transfer is recommended! |
| CLIMATE |
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Continental |
| WIND
DIRECTION |
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West,
Northwest |
| SKIING
SEASONS |
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4
Months |
| ALTITUDE |
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2200
meters / 7200 feet |
| SKI
AREAS |
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Between 1850-2200 m / 6065 - 7200 feet |
| INFRASTRUCTURE |
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Available |
| PHYSICAL
PLAN |
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Existing |
| PROPOSED
BED CAPACITY |
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2250
Beds |
| LIFTS |
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7
Lifts a total capacity of 4750 person/hour |
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DISTANCES |
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Istanbul
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300 km
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186 miles
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Ankara
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220 km
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136 miles
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Izmir
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635 km
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136 miles
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Antalya
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745 km
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394 miles
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Adana
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705 km
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437 miles
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Trabzon
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860 km
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534 miles
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Diyarbakir
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1150 km
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713 miles
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SHOW NEARBY PLACES |
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 Istanbul |
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| Ankara |
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| Bolu |
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