Ski touring in Turkey, central Taurus. Six ski days, peaks up to 3700m above sea level, many skiing opportunities of varying difficulty. Relatively little visited area, offering surprisingly good skiing, with beautiful views.
Antalya Airport (Google Map) or Ankara Airport (Google Map)
Antalya or Ankara Airport
Aladaglar Camping, Cukurbarg village 1600m
approx 400 – 800 m per day
ski touring equipment (ski, bindings, boots, skins, poles, air bag)
approx 6 h / day
medium difficult tours
Taurus is a mountain range in southern Turkey, and Aladaglar represents its central, highest part. More than 60 peaks are higher than 3000 m, and the highest is Kizilkaya with 3771m. Altitude 3700 m exceeds alsop two of its neighbors, Demirkazik and Emler. In Taurus there are great opportunities for trekking, climbing and ski touring. The ski season is short, from the beginning of February to the middle of April, but it is really something special. The stark contrast between white snow, blue skies and red rocks is unprecedented.
Meeting at the airport in Antalya or Ankara, drive to the camp Aladaglar, accommodation in apartments.
Skiing according to the conditions and abilities of the team. We have six ski days available, mostly in the Emla Valley. This beautiful valley offers excellent opportunities for easy and medium ski touring: Kortekli Summit 3249m, Avci Veli pass 3450m, Karasay pss 3350m, Kaldi glacier Valley. For those who are more trained and ready, we have some peaks with top ski descents: Alaca 3588m, Yoncalitis 3450m, Guzeler 3461 in Gurtepe 3630m. And finally, in the adjacent valley the third highest peak of Taurus, Mount Emler 3723m.
Drive to the airport and flight home.
