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 Sarikamis,
"Turkey's Insburg", which has got one of the longest skiing
pistes of the World, is 50km from Kars Airport. The duration
of the skiing season is 120 days a year. The altitude in
the skiing area of Sarikamis is 2200-2634 m and covered
by pine forest. The almost suitable skiing conditions are
between 20 December and 20 March. The average snow fall
is 1.5 m in normal winter conditions.
One of the most important characteristics that distinguishes
Sarikamis from other pistes is the type of the snow and
its natural beauties. The crystal snow, which is extremely
convenient for skiing sport and found only in the Alps,
is found in Sarikamis. Although the most part of the year
is sunny, the snow remains the same as the first day and
gives the skiers the pleasure of skiing in safety. We say
'in safety' because there is no risk of avalanche in Sarikamis.
Since the pistes are surrounded by the Scotch pine Forests,
they are also guarded against the wind. Saricam Skiing Facilities,
which is located very closed to Hotel Camkar, is the largest
skiing facility of Turkey and the third of the World with
its computer equipped telesiege system with the capacity
of 2400 pax per hour. In Cibiltepe, which has the altitude
of 2700m, there are 2 laps with 5 pistes with suitable difficulty
levels for all skiers. First lap is 2400m long and has an
ideal slope for the beginners. There are 4 pistes in the
second lap which has the length of 2200m. When you complete
the piste of 7km surrounded by Scotch pine forests, you
will have completed the longest piste of Turkey.
Sarikamis
and the surrounding have suitable conditions for Alpine
skiing, ski touring and cross country skiing. This center
is equipped with 2 chairlifts and 1 T bar. Qualified skiing
instructors and equipment for hire are available. The center
has first aid facilities and mechanical equipment are under
surveillance of experts. Accommodations can be booked through
us.
Sarikamis
Ski Center is being developed rapidly.
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