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SARIKAMIS |
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Season
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December-April |
Best Season:
December- March 15 |
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City :
Kars |
Region :
Nort-East |
Airport :
Ankara |
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This center has suitable conditions for Alpine skiing, ski
touring, cross country and heli-sikiing.
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RESORT OVERVIEW |
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Sarikamis, "Turkey's Insburg", which has got one of the
longest skiing pistes of the World, is 50km from Kars
Airport. The duration of the skiing season is 120 days a
year. The altitude in the skiing area of Sarikamis is
2200-2634 m and covered by pine forest. The almost
suitable skiing conditions are between 20 December and
20 March. The average snow fall is 1.5 m in normal
winter conditions.
One of the most important characteristics that
distinguishes Sarikamis from other pistes is the type of
the snow and its natural beauties. The crystal snow,
which is extremely convenient for skiing sport and found
only in the Alps, is found in Sarikamis. Although the
most part of the year is sunny, the snow remains the
same as the first day and gives the skiers the pleasure
of skiing in safety. We say 'in safety' because there is
no risk of avalanche in Sarikamis. Since the pistes are
surrounded by the Scotch pine Forests, they are also
guarded against the wind. Saricam Skiing Facilities,
which is located very closed to Hotel Camkar, is the
largest skiing facility of Turkey and the third of the
World with its computer equipped telesiege system with
the capacity of 2400 pax per hour. In Cibiltepe, which
has the altitude of 2700m, there are 2 laps with 5
pistes with suitable difficulty levels for all skiers.
First lap is 2400m long and has an ideal slope for the
beginners. There are 4 pistes in the second lap which
has the length of 2200m. When you complete the piste of
7km surrounded by Scotch pine forests, you will have
completed the longest piste of Turkey.
Sarikamis and the surrounding have suitable conditions
for Alpine skiing, ski touring and cross country skiing.
This center is equipped with 2 chairlifts and 1 T bar.
Qualified skiing instructors and equipment for hire are
available. The center has first aid facilities and
mechanical equipment are under surveillance of experts.
Accommodations can be booked through us.
Sarikamis Ski Center is being developed rapidly.
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GETTING THERE |
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You can go to Kars or Erzurum by plane and contiue travelling to
Sarikamis by bus from Kars or Erzurum. |
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LIFTS & SKI SLOPES |
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Vertical drop: 2,250 m/ 7,380 '
Lifts:1 with a capacity of 1800 person/hour |
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SKIING LESSONS & SKI RENTAL |
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Qualified skiing instructors and equipment for hire are
available.
You may take private skiing lessons. Average rate is US
$24.-/One hour.
You may hire skiing stuff. Average rate is US $8.- |
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SHOPPING |
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Sarikamis:
There is shop at the hotel offering different kinds of
products for skiers. |
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GENERAL OVERVIEW |
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LOCATION |
: 4 km/ 2.5 miles from Sarikamis District
Center |
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NEAREST AIRPORTS |
: Kars Airport, Erzurum Airport |
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TRANSPORTATION |
: 40 minutes from Kars Airport, 2.5 hours
from Erzurum Airport by bus |
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CLIMATE |
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Continental |
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WIND DIRECTION |
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South, West |
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SKIING SEASONS |
: 5 months (November 15th - April 15th) |
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ALTITUDE |
: 2634 meters / 8636 feet |
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SKI AREAS |
: Between 2100-2634m /6885-8636 feet |
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INFRASTRUCTURE |
: Available |
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PHYSICAL PLAN |
: Existing |
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PROPOSED BED CAPACITY |
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2665 Beds |
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LIFTS |
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1 lift with a total capacity of 1800
person/hour |
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DISTANCES
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Istanbul |
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1555 km |
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965 miles |
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Ankara |
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1150 km |
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715 miles |
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Izmir |
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1730 km |
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1075 miles |
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