Kartalkaya
| Kartalkaya | |
|---|---|
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| Location | Bolu Province, Turkey |
| Nearest city | Bolu |
| Coordinates | 40°40′10″N 31°47′10″E / 40.66944°N 31.78611°E |
| Vertical | 1,210 m (3,969 ft) |
| Top elevation | 2,255 m (7,398 ft) |
| Base elevation | 1,850 m (6,069 ft) |
| Runs | 14 |
| Lift system | 3 chairlifts, 7 surface lifts |
| Terrain parks | 1 |
| Website | http://www.kartalkaya.org/ |
Kartalkaya is a ski resort located in the Köroğlu Mountains, in Bolu Province, Turkey.
Description
Kartalkaya has suitable conditions for alpine skiing, ski touring and cross country skiing. It's much quieter and cheaper during the week because of weekend coaches from Istanbul and Ankara.
The duration of the skiing season is 120 days a year, between December 20 and March 20.
The nearest city is Bolu, 54 km (33 mi) away. Kartalkaya is located 4 hours away from the Esenboğa International Airport, in Ankara, and 6 hours away from the Atatürk International Airport or Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, in Istanbul, by bus.
Sources
- (English) Kartalkaya Weather Forecast, Snow Report and Resort Information, Snow-forecast.com
- (English) Wintersports resort in Turkey, skiing, snowboard and more..., Guide to Turkey.com
External links
- (Turkish)(English) Slope & Lift Informations of Kartalkaya
- (Turkish)(English) CAFE SOCIETY Kartalkaya
- (Turkish)(English) Kartalkaya Golden Key Chalet Official Web Site - Kartalkaya Mountain Accommodation Info
- (Turkish) Region info website
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