Erciyes Ski Center

When you think of Kayseri, Mount Erciyes, whose summit is white every season, comes to mind. Standing at 3,917 meters high, it is an extinct volcano. The Hittites named this mountain “Harkasos,” meaning “White Mountain,” because of its unmelting snow. Awaiting nature and adventure lovers, Mount Erciyes is one of the few ski centers in the world with its high-quality snow. Erciyes offers various opportunities to its guests who want to spend a full vacation in the winter season. If you want to turn winter fun into an unforgettable holiday, the Erciyes Winter Sports and Tourism Center will welcome you in all its glory. Erciyes Ski Center, with its state-of-the-art lifts and technical equipment, offers 41 different interconnected ski slopes with a total length of 112 km, including both on-piste and off-piste options, all within an area of 25 km². The slopes of varying difficulty levels (black-red-blue) offer ski enthusiasts the closest skiing experience to the summit, at altitudes between 2,200 m and 3,400 m.

Due to its location, Mount Erciyes is always clear and slightly breezy, making it one of the most ideal areas in the world for the popular sport of “Snowkite.” One of the most important concerns for ski lovers is whether there is enough snow on the slopes. Erciyes Ski Center solves this problem thanks to Turkey’s most advanced artificial snow production system, ensuring there is always enough snow. In Erciyes, social areas built with architecture that complements the mountain environment make it possible to have a pleasant time outside of skiing as well. Whether staying in the magnificent mountain hotels at 2,200 meters or in global brand hotels in the city center, accommodation options are waiting for guests. If you want to make your winter vacation exceptional by climbing to the summit with cable cars that operate at night and skiing under a breathtaking view of the star-filled sky, Erciyes Ski Center is the right place. In the summer months, sports activities are organized at the High Altitude Camp Center in Erciyes. You can go trekking with beautiful views, participate in cycling tournaments, or join camping and caravan activities. You can also cool off in the Sarıgöl and Sütdonduran Plateaus.