Ski resorts in Turkey

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Ski resorts in Turkey

Situated between Europe and Asia and by the Black and Mediterranean seas, Turkey is associated in most travelers with an inexpensive but comfortable hot beach holiday. And few people take seriously this country when it comes to her ski resorts. But anyway, ski tourist destination in the country is gaining momentum, and today its resorts can offer its guests a quite decent opportunities for skiing.

Of course, advanced skiers and snowboarders on the slopes of Turkey will be a bit boring - the local slopes are more suitable for beginners or athletes average degree of preparedness. But for a family holiday and ski slopes with children of this country fit perfectly. If we add here a large number of schools which employ a lot of Russian-speaking trainers, Turkey turns into an excellent base for training and preparation of new snowboard training.

An important advantage in the treasury of the merits of Turkish ski hotels can be attributed to the resorts. In contrast to the pompous and smug Europe, almost all of the local hotels are working on such a respected Russian tourists "all inclusive", which happens to abandon unable half the travelers. In addition to traditional dishes and drinks at the buffet and many hotels offer a ski pass included in the price. Nice added bonus of making vacation even more democratic in costs.
The resort Uludag

The resort Uludag is considered the most prestigious and luxurious in the country, but even here the prices, in comparison with European, pleasantly surprise guests. The season begins in the 20 days of December and lasts until the end of March. All the tracks are at 1700-2500 meters, and the thickness of snow pleases three-meter depth. Many hotels have their own uludagskie lifts that bring athletes to the top of groomed trails and well equipped.
Their total length - about 20 km, and complex - in the minority. Instructors local school willing to help newcomers work snowboarding technique. Cost of the class will not exceed $ 10. Low looks at the background of European resorts and rental inventory: every hour rental cost is also $ 10.

Uludag famous for its mineral springs. Here all the hotels directly from the tap flowing thermal mineral water. Near the resort stretches the ancient city of Bursa, where in addition to visiting the sights of cultural and historical character can buy a ticket to a real Turkish bath. It is in the usual city hammam can get a real massage, after which the spine to stop worrying and gain muscle tone.
resort Palandoken

One of the youngest and most rapidly developing Turkish resorts, Palandoken has in its arsenal a lot of mid-level trails and slopes quite easy. Like the other in the country, perfect for leisurely family holidays with skiing or gain experience newcomers. The season begins in the second week of December and ends in April, and the ski area is located above 2,200 meters.

2011 was marked by a Palandakene competitions in snowboarding. Since dosochnikov primary and secondary level of training come here to do their favorite sport. The total length of ski runs is at least 40 kilometers, including four descent - off-piste. All trails begin at the top of the mountain and pass it on different slopes.

Hotels in Palandakene equipped with its own lift, use of which is included in the room and does not require additional payment from guests. Instructors in schools snowboarding and alpine skiing often speak Russian. Erzurum is located nearby - a great option to give rest cognitive-excursion shade.
resort Sarakamysh

Resort Sarakamysh located in the eastern part of Turkey around the mountain Chamurlu. From Erzurum airport it is separated by only 140 miles. The main feature of nature Sarakamysha - dense coniferous forests in the area. Pines make the local air exceptionally healing and clean.

Like many resorts in the country, Sarakamysh no interest for advanced skiers and boarders. Its slopes are more suitable for those who are never to get up on the board or just tries his hand at riding with the wind. So boarders resort Russian-speaking instructors are ready to give expert advice on group or individual lessons. All required safety levels of skiers taken at the resort, allow to be engaged here in sports and children, and elderly tourists.

The best time for skiing - from late December until the 20th of March, although individual features of the annual weather can make their unwanted adjustments. The resort is laid longest in the country ski trail, and for dosochnikov has a half-pipe, so that the initial hone skills place there.