December – April

Ski holidays

Day-trip and overnight ski programmes at eight resorts, from Kartepe, an hour from Istanbul, to Erzurum, Kayseri and Kars, and from Bansko in Bulgaria to Gudauri in Georgia. Options by coach or by air, planned for families, schools and corporate groups.

  • 8ski resorts
  • 8programmes
  • 3,346 mhighest summit (Erciyes)
A cable car over a snowy pine forest on Uludağ

In Türkiye

Ski tours in Türkiye

Uludağ and Kartepe can also be done as day trips; Kartalkaya is an overnight programme by coach, while Palandöken, Erciyes and Sarıkamış are overnight programmes by air.

A cable car over a snowy pine forest on UludağDay trip or 2 days

Uludağ Ski Tour

Uludağ Ski and Leisure Centre, Cumalıkızık, Bursa Grand Mosque, the Green Mosque and the Green Tomb

A chairlift over a snowy slope at KartepeDay trip or 2 days

Kartepe Ski Tour

Kartepe Ski Resort, Maşukiye, Lake Sapanca

A path through a snow-covered pine forestNew route3 nights, 4 days

Kars Sarıkamış Ski Tour

Sarıkamış (Cıbıltepe) Ski Resort, Ani Archaeological Site, Lake Çıldır

Abroad

Skiing abroad

Bansko is reached by coach and Gudauri by a flight to Tbilisi. A Schengen visa is required for Bulgaria; Georgia does not require a visa from Turkish citizens.

A deep valley and mountain ranges in the CaucasusNew route3 nights, 4 days

Georgia Gudauri Ski Tour

Gudauri Ski Resort, Ananuri Fortress Complex, Gergeti Sameba (Holy Trinity) Church

Comparison

Ski resorts: altitude, slopes and season

Each bar shows the base and summit altitude of the ski area on the same scale. The season usually lasts longer at higher resorts.

  1. Uludağ

    Bursa

    28 km of slopes

    Usually mid-December to late March; in some years the snow lasts until mid-April

  2. Kartepe

    Kocaeli

    21.2 km of slopes

    Usually mid-December to early March; December, January and February are cited as the best months

  3. 43 km of slopes

    Usually late November to mid-April

  4. 18.5 km of slopes

    Usually late December to late March

  5. Erciyes

    Kayseri

    55.1 km of slopes

    Usually early December to late April

  6. 21.3 km of slopes

    Usually mid-December to mid-April

  7. Bansko

    Blagoevgrad, Bulgaria

    75 km of slopes

    Usually early December to mid-April

  8. Gudauri

    Mtskheta-Mtianeti, Georgia

    34.8 km of slopes

    Usually late December to late April

Altitudes and slope lengths are from skiresort.info; the figures published by the resorts themselves may differ. Season dates vary each year depending on snow conditions.

Frequently asked questions about ski holidays

Can people who cannot ski join the ski tours?

Yes. Most ski resorts have slopes suitable for beginners and ski/snowboard schools. Lessons, equipment and ski passes are generally not included in the tour price and are purchased separately; those who do not want to ski can spend their time on snow walks, sledging or local sightseeing.

Do I need to bring my own ski equipment?

It is not required; ski resorts have rental points for skis, snowboards, poles, boots and helmets. Rental equipment is usually not included in the tour. We recommend bringing personal clothing such as a waterproof jacket and trousers, gloves, thermal underwear, a hat and sunglasses.

When is the best time for a ski holiday?

At resorts in Türkiye and the region, the season usually starts in December and lasts until March–April; January and February are the months when snow cover is most reliable at most resorts. New Year and the mid-year school holiday are busy periods, so it helps to plan early.

Is snowfall guaranteed?

No. The amount of snow and the opening and closing dates of the slopes vary each year depending on the weather; although some resorts support this with artificial snowmaking, natural snowfall is the deciding factor. We recommend following the resort's current snow and slope conditions before you travel.

Are ski trips organised for school groups?

Yes. The Uludağ and Kartepe programmes can also be planned for school groups; on overnight routes, group size, age group and dates are agreed together at the quote stage.

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  1. skiresort.info
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  9. enuygun.com
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  11. ktb.gov.tr
  12. en.wikipedia.org
  13. en.wikipedia.org

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