RESORT OVERVIEW

Uludag is located in the South Marmara Region in Uludag National Park. lt is 36 km from Bursa, and l. The ski center is a 40 minute drive from Bursa.

The skiing area of Uludag is 1750 - 2547 m high and covered with forests. The duration of skiing is 120 days a year. The most suitable skiing conditions are between 20 December and 1 March. The average snow fall is 3 m in winter. At the beginning of the season the type of snow is ''powdery snow'' and at the end of the season the snow characteristic is slightly "slushy".

This center has suitable conditions for Alpine skiing, ski touring, cross country and heli-skiing. Uludag Ski center is qualified skiing instructors and equipment for hire are available. The center has first aid facilities and a rural clinic. Accommodations can be booked directly. High season is between November and April. No rooms available especially at weekends and holidays; do book before taking off. Prices increase in special periods like school holidays, religious fests falling in winter, and Christmas.

Note : In foggy conditions it is essential especially for amateur skiers not to wander outside the marked slopes and areas.

Uludag:
There are several shops offering different kinds of products for skiers.

Bursa:
Bursa is a center for silk. Textiles are another important industry for the city, especially towel manufacturing. A kind of sweet made of chestnut is also very famous of the region. It is worth to try!