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This center has a sufficient number of suitable skiing slopes for Alpine skiing, ski touring, cross country and heli-skiing.
Guides are available for these activities.

RESORT OVERVIEW

 

Located on the northern slopes of the Palandoken Mountain in the Eastern Anatolia Region, southwest of the town of Erzurum. The distance between the center and Erzurum is 5 km and takes 10 minutes by car. The nearest airport is 25 minutes away.

The duration of the skiing season is 150 days a year. The altitude in the skiing area of Palandoken is 2200-3176 m and the most suitable skiing conditions are between 10 December and 10 May. The average snow fall is 2-3 m in normal witer conditions. Due to the climate the quality of the snow is ''powdery' all through the season.

Palandoken Ski Center is equipped with 3 chairlifts, 1 T bar and a telecabin (3 km). 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. Accommodations can be booked through us.

Note: In foggy conditions it is essential not to wander outside the marked slopes.

GETTING THERE  

Transportation by plane to Erzurum is advised. Turkish Airlines has shuttle from the airport to the city and the ski resort hotels has bus services from the city to Palandoken.
Palandoken is 5 km away from Erzurum.

 

HOTELS    
PALAN HOTEL - 4*

HOTEL DEDEMAN - 4*

POLAT RENAISSANCE - 5*

LIFTS & SKI SLOPES  
Vertical drop: 900m/2,950 '
Lifts: 4( 3 chairs, 1 surface)
Chairlifts: 3
T bars: 1
SKIING LESSONS & SKI RENTAL  
Qualified skiing instructors and equipment for hire are available.
You may take private skiing lessons.
You may hire skiing stuff.
SHOPPING  

Palandoken:
There are several shops at the hotels offering different kinds of products for skiers.

GENERAL OVERVIEW
LOCATION : 5 km/3 miles to Erzurum City Center
NEAREST AIRPORTS : Erzurum
TRANSPORTATION : 25 minutes by bus from Erzurum Airport
CLIMATE : Continental
WIND DIRECTION : South, West
SKIING SEASONS : 6 months
ALTITUDE : 3188 meters /10453 feet
SKI AREAS : Between 2150-3100 m /7050-10164 feet altitude
INFRASTRUCTURE : Available in sonem parts (Hinis Passing)
PHYSICAL PLAN : Under-preparation
PROPOSED BED CAPACITY : 6000 Beds
LIFTS : 2 lifts with a total capacity of 1100 person/hour

 

 
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