Erciyes Guide
There are some places that at first glance seem cold, remote and inaccessible. Erciyes is perhaps like that at first: an imposing mountain, silent and majestic with its snowy summit. As you get closer, you realize that this is not just a mountain. This is the mirror you hold up to yourself. With every step you touch a little bit of your past, a little bit of your dreams. Erciyes is not only a reflection of snow and stone; it is also a reflection of the inner world of human beings. When you fall down while skiing, you learn to get up again. Patience while walking to the summit, resilience while facing the wind... Maybe that's why everyone who goes returns a little changed. Because sometimes going to a mountain is actually arriving to yourself.
Where is Erciyes?
Mount Erciyes is located south of Kayseri and is the highest point in Central Anatolia. At 3,917 meters, it reaches to the sky. But it is not just a mountain. Sometimes it is a refuge, sometimes a challenge, sometimes just a friend watching silently.
What to do in Erciyes in winter?
When winter comes, Erciyes turns into a white dream. Ski resorts
- Nearly 100 km runway length
- Pistes suitable for all difficulty levels
- Guaranteed snow (because there are also artificial snow machines)
- Snowboarding and freestyle areas, but what's even better is getting on the first cable car in the morning and waking up to the cool wind hitting your face. People smiling behind
- sunglasses, the smell of sausage bread and the powerful silence of the mountain... This experience cannot be described, it must be lived.
What to do in Erciyes in summer?
In summer, Erciyes takes on a completely different color. Cool mountain air, trails dotted with purple flowers and passionate climbers trekking to the summit...
- Trekking routes
- Mountain biking trails
- Campsites
- Summit climbing (if experienced and weather permitting)
What to Eat in Erciyes?
- Manti (yes, a thousand can fit on one plate)
- Bacon (thin, highly seasoned)
- Sausage bread (the most deserved meal after skiing)
- Nevzine dessert (a magnificent dance of tahini and molasses)
For accommodation suggestions, you can check our Erciyes Hotels page.
