Erciyes Ski Center lies on Mount Erciyes, an extinct volcano that is the highest peak in Central Anatolia at 3,917 metres, about 25 km south of Kayseri city. It is one of Turkey's most popular destinations for skiing and snowboarding. The mountain still shows its volcanic past, with many old volcanic cones on its slopes. The ski area lies above 2,000 metres, and a modern lift network takes skiers of all levels to the slopes. The best time to visit is the winter season, usually from December to March, when there is a thick snow cover.
The higher parts of the mountain are covered with snow for much of the year. There are hotels and chalets near the slopes.
In the warmer months Erciyes is a popular place for camping, hiking and climbing. Climbers usually take two days to reach the summit and camp on the upper slopes. The mountain is also used for ATV tours.
Erciyes is the most central ski resort in Turkey and is easy to reach via Kayseri Airport, which has regular flights from Istanbul and other cities. It is a short drive from Kayseri city centre and about an hour or a little more from central Cappadocia. Kayseri is a busy commercial city, so ski equipment is easy to find; many shops at the ski center rent skis and snowboards for women and men. Ski instructors are also available on site.
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