WINTER SPORTS

Winter sports resort in Turkey are generally located is forested mountains of average height. For detailed information contact:

- Youth and Sport General Directorate
(Genclik ve Spor Genel Mudurlugu Kayak Federasyonu Baskanligi Kayak Federation Management)
Address: Ulus Is Hani 4. Kat Ulus - Ankara
Tel:312- 311 07 64 - 310 39 60/306-307-308 Fax: 312-311 07 64

The following ski and winter sport centers are easily accessible by road or by Turkish Airlines domestic flights.

Bursa - Uludag: This ski center, 36km south of Bursa is accessible along a good asphalt road or by cablecar. The ski area lies between 1900-2500 m. and the best season is from December to February. A wide range of accommodation is available in hotels, family chalets and apres-ski facilities. At the resort there are chairlifts, 11 ski-lifts, slalom and giant slalom courses, beginners slopes and a small hospital. Skis, equipment and instructors are available for hire. Total bed capacity is 2300

Bolu - Kartalkaya: This resort situated on the Istanbul - Ankara highway 50 km. from Bolu is surrounded by pine forest, the ski area lies between 1850 - 2200 m. Kartal Hotels 1 and 2 with a total 958 bed capacity, have a indoor heated swimming pool, ski lift, beginners slopes and equipment for hire. Ski instructors are available.

Kastamonu - Ilgaz Mountain: Situated between Kastamonu and Cankiri 40 km. from Kastamonu at the junction of the Istanbul - Kastamonu, Ankara - Kastamonu roads. In the Ilgaz Natioanl Park amids beautiful woodlands, the slopes lie at 1850 - 2000 m.. There are picnic facilities, an hotel, chalets, two ski-lifts, a baby lift and a chair lift; there is also good hunting in the area.

Antalya - Saklikent: Situated norteast of Bakirli mountain in the Beydag mountain range, 50 k. north-weast of Antalya, at a height of 1850m. Accommodation is available in guest-houses or chalets. There are two ski lifts, restaurants, shops and a market. The best season is from January to April. During March and April, ski in the mornings then drive down the coast and swim in the warm waters of the Mediterranean in the afternoons.

Kayseri - Erciyes: The ski center lies at 2150 m. on the eastren face of Erciyes Mountain, Tekir yaylasi (plateau), 25 km, from Kayseri. The rseason is from December to March; there is a 140 bed capacity ski lodge, good courses, a ski lift and chair lift. Ski instructors and equipment are available.

Erzurum - Palandoken: This center is 6 km. from Erzurum along a good road,lyingat an altitude of 220 t0 3100m. withy some of the longest courses and best snow conditions in Turkey, making it an ideal location for international ski competitions. Accommodation is available at a 140 bed ski lodge, an hotel with restaurant and a charlift. Ski instructors and equipment are available for hire. Also, these are a number of hotels in Erzurum. December to April is the most suitable season.

Kars - Sarikamis: Situated 60 km. from Kars at 2250 m. this ski center too has good courses and ideal snow conditions; the area is also noted for its hunting. Accommodations are available in town or at the 80 bed capacity, centrally heated ski lodge, where ski lifts and ski instructors are available. The best season is from November to April.

Ankara - Elmadag: About 23 km, form Ankara, between 1500 and 1800 m. this a lovely olace to relax, get fresh air and do dine far away from the clamor and air pollution in the city. There is 10 room (33 bed) hotel, chalets (130 beds), two ski-lifts, a pleasantly decorated a la carte restaurant, a snack bar, disco and parking. The ski season runs from December to March.

Gumushane - Zigana: This center is 30 km. from Gumushane and lies at an altitude of 1870 m. above a pine-clad valley. There are ski lifts, a chair lify, ski lodge, cafeteria and restaurant. The season is from December to the end of April.

Agri - Bubi: At a distance of 40 km. from the city center, this ski center is situated in a lovely landscape where alpine streams intermingle with flora in the surrounding view. The ski season runs from December to March. There is a cablecar and a cafateria.

Erzincan - Bolkar: About 40 km. from Erzincan, there is boathouse and a chair lifts. The ski season runs from December to April.

Bitlis - Sapgor: Located in an austere landscape, with scarce plant covering. Th ski season runs from February o March. There are ski lifts and 40 ski berths.

Bingol: This ski center is 28 km. from the city center, in flora-covered heathland. The skiing season runs from February through March. There are 50 berths and ski lifts are available.

Organized International Ski Tournaments in Turkey:
International Youth Cup (Alpine Discipline), Uludag - Bursa: March
International Endurance Cup (Arctic Discipline), Uludag - Bursa: March
Palandoken Ski Cup, Palandoken -Erzurum: April
Europen Cup Meadow Skiing