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KARTALKAYA |
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Season
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December-April |
Best Season:
December
20 -March 20 |
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City :
Bolu |
Region :
Black Sea |
Airport :
İstanbul |
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RESORT OVERVIEW |
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Kartalkaya in the Koroglu Mountains, is another resort for those who like winter sports. It is one of the three best
winter sports centers in
Turkey. You will find quietness and sportive enthusiasm in
Kartalkaya.
The duration of the skiing season is 120 days a
year. The skiing area of Kartalkaya is 1800-2221 mn
high and the most suitable skiing conditions are
between 20 December and 20 March. The average snow
fall is 3 m in normal winter conditions. At the
beginning of the season the type of snow is
''powdery-snow'' and at the end of the season the
snow character-istic is slightly ''slushy snow.''
This center has suitable conditions. for Alpine
skiing, ski touring, and cross country skiing.
All hotels have first aid facilities and medically
trained personnel.
Note: In foggy conditions essential not to wander
outside the marked slopes. |
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GETTING THERE |
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You could fly either to Istanbul or Ankara and book
return transfer to Kartalkaya. The Ankara Highway is a
45 minute drive from this center which is about 220 km
from the airport in Ankara, and about 300 km from the
airport in Istanbul. |
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LIFTS & SKI SLOPES |
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The center is equipped with 3 chairlifts and 7 Tbars.
The slopes and mechanical equipment are under
surveillance of experts. |
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SKIING LESSONS &SKI RENTAL |
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Qualified skiing instructors and equipment for hire are
available. |
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OVERVIEW |
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LOCATION |
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54 km / 33 miles from Bolu City Center |
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NEAREST AIRPORTS |
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Istanbul & Ankara. Istanbul Airport is recommended. |
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TRANSPORTATION |
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4 hours from Ankara and 6 hours from Istanbul
Airports by bus. Private Transfer is
recommended! |
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CLIMATE |
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Continental |
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WIND DIRECTION |
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West, Northwest |
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SKIING SEASONS |
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4 Months |
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ALTITUDE |
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2200 meters / 7200 feet |
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SKI AREAS |
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Between 1850-2200 m / 6065 - 7200 feet |
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INFRASTRUCTURE |
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Available |
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PHYSICAL PLAN |
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Existing |
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PROPOSED BED CAPACITY |
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2250 Beds |
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LIFTS |
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7 Lifts a total capacity of 4750 person/hour |
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DISTANCES
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Istanbul |
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300 km |
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186 miles |
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Ankara |
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220 km |
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136 miles |
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Izmir |
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635 km |
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136 miles |
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