Rest Type Ski TURKEY

The picturesque mountain resort situated Erzurum in eastern Turkey, at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level. Primeval nature, many historical sights and hospitality of local people distinguish this ancient city, described more Alexander Pushkin in his work "Journey to Arzrum" from other parts of Eastern Anatolia. Erzurum is popular with European skiers thanks to its proximity (6 km) to the biggest ski center of the country Palandoken located on the slopes of the eponymous mountain. Ski area is located here at an altitude of 2250-3125 meters above sea level. All the tracks (7 blue, 8 red and 2 black) with a total length of 40 km are certified in accordance with international standards. The ski season lasts 150 days a year - from November to May. At 160 km north of Palandoken, in the heart of mountain ranges, including the protected pine forests is a ski resort Sarakamysh. Skating season here lasts from November 15 through April 15. Ski slopes with total length of about 16 km at an altitude of 2200-2700 m above sea level. The hotel guests - three chetyrehkreselnyh lift. The resort is ideal for beginners and amateurs nekrutym slide on the slopes. From other ski centers in Turkey Sarakamysh different properties of snow - here is kept dry, crystalline snow on which it is convenient to skiing.