Sarikamis Bayraktepe Ski Center is located near Sarikamis, 60 km from Kars in Eastern Turkey. The nearest airport is 50 km away.

RESORT OVERVIEW 

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. 

GETTING HERE

You can go to Kars or Erzurum by plane and contiue travelling to Sarikamis by bus from Kars or Erzurum.

HOTELS

Sarikamis Toprak Hotel
Çamkar Hotel 
Kardelen Hotel

 LIFTS & SKI SLOPES

Vertical drop: 2,250 m/ 7,380 '
Lifts:1 with a capacity of 1800 person/hour

 SKIING LESSONS & SKI RENTAL

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.-

SHOPPING

There is shop at the hotel offering different kinds of products for skiers.

GENERAL OVERVIEW

LOCATION                            : 4 km/ 2.5 miles from Sarikamis District Center
NEAREST AIRPORTS              : Kars Airport, Erzurum Airport
TRANSPORTATION                : 40 minutes from Kars Airport, 2.5 hours from Erzurum Airport by bus
CLIMATE                                : Continental
WIND DIRECTION                  : South, West
SKIING SEASONS                   : 5 months (November 15th - April 15th)
ALTITUDE                               : 2634 meters / 8636 feet
SKI AREAS                              : Between 2100-2634m /6885-8636 feet
INFRASTRUCTURE                  : Available
PHYSICAL PLAN                      : Existing
PROPOSED BED CAPACITY     : 2665 Beds
LIFTS                                       : 1 lift with a total capacity of 1800 person/hour