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Erciyes Ski Resort

Coordinates: 38°32′31″N 35°31′30″E / 38.54194°N 35.52500°E / 38.54194; 35.52500
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Erciyes ski resort
Erciyes ski resort is located in Turkey
Erciyes ski resort
Erciyes ski resort
Location within Turkey
LocationMount Erciyes
Nearest major cityKayseri
Coordinates38°32′31″N 35°31′30″E / 38.54194°N 35.52500°E / 38.54194; 35.52500
Top elevation3,346 m (10,978 ft)
Lift system18 Lifts
Websitewww.erciyeskayakmerkezi.com

Erciyes Ski Resort is a ski resort in Turkey, near the city of Kayseri. It is situated at Mount Erciyes, the highest mountain in Central Anatolia.

The ski centre at Mt Erciyes is located on the north to east side of the mountain with the same name. It is a 3,917 m (12,851 ft) high volcanic peak and provides impressive views from all around. The ski resort is based around 2,100 m (6,900 ft) and is just 40 minutes from Kayseri International Airport. It is possible to try 'cultural skiing' on a visit to neighbouring Cappadocia which is located just an hour away from Kayseri. Mt Erciyes ski has a total of 150 km (93 mi) different levels of slopes and unlimited off-pistes.

International winter sports events hosted

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The ski resort hosted CEV Snow Volleyball European Tour events in [2017,[1] 2019,[2] and 2022.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "2017 CEV Snow Volleyball European Tour - Erciyes (TUR)". CEV. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  2. ^ "2CEV Snow Volleyball European Tour 2019 - Erciyes (TUR)". CEV. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
  3. ^ "Ukraine and Turkey to host additional European Tour stops". CEV. Retrieved 21 February 2022.
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