Erciyes Ski Resort

        Mount Erciyes which has taken her name from a Grek word 'Argaeos' is located in 20 km South of Kayseri hasbeen the symbol of the region for almost 50 million years. The mountain has played a very crucial role during the civilizations of different empires such as Hittites, Phrygians, Persians, Cappodocia, Roman, Byzantium, Seljukian and Ottoman empires since the first settlements around Kayseri in BC 4.000. 

         It is heart of Kayseri with 3.797 m height and for seasons snowy magnificent summit which is piercing clouds. This most hand somemountain has always granted holy feelings to the people to such an extent that in the archaic period, famed as Olympos in Anatolia with supernatural identity, and this value was even reflected to the coined of Roman Empire. According to the historians, as an extinct volcano, explosions have begun 30 million years ago and volcano were moved kilometers away from the mountain with the severity of the explosions. Throughout the history, by the effect of wind and flood, upper strata of the volcano disappeared and fairy chimneys and geologic structure of Cappadocia were formed. Higher points of Erciyes are covered by snow during the year and there is a 7 km mountain glaicer in the north part. Caves and temples located at the summit of the mountain those which have served as a prayer rooms for Byzantine priests are still being used for climbers as shelter in bad weather conditions.

             Now, we invite you to discover this magnificent mountain ...

It is very easy to reach the Erciyes Ski Resort by rent a car Kayseri Airport from eCar Rent a Car. You will use three entrances namely Hacilar Kap1, Hisarok Kap1 and Tekir in different locations to access ski center and will have excitement at three distinct points of the mountain. You will find equipment rental shops, free parking areas and enjoy drinking a Turkish tea in the cafes. At last but not at least, you will enjoy the smell of famous Kayseri sossage on barbecue at the free picnic areas on the snow. Detachable/Double-speed chair lifts and gondola lifts equipped with the latest technology in compliance with the international stand arts will carry you to very exciting places and worlds onthe mount Erciyes. Mechanical systems which will serve with 781ifts amounting to 26,750meterlength in 2024 I 2025 winter season will reach 25 lifts in total 35.000 meter length in 2027 whenthe Master Plan is completed.

            When the Master Plan has completed, professionally organized inter-connected 200 km slopes will offer an irresistible thrill of non-stop skiing. Even in 2074/2075 season, slopes that is approximately 703 km and designed according to the International Ski Federation/FIS rules with different difficulty degrees will increase adrelanine doze to a much higher level. Professional and beginner skiers will find the most appropriate and enjoyable ones for themselves amongst our daily groomed slopes. All measures have been taken for the situations of inadequate snowfall In Erciyes Tourism Center; snow will always be guaranteed with the snow making system and hereby your ski adventure would be prolonged at least one month more.

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