When Does the Erciyes Ski Season Open? 2026-2027 Dates and Season Calendar
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When Does the Erciyes Ski Season Open? 2026-2027 Dates and Season Calendar

Mustafa BozkurtUpdated:

The 2026-2027 ski season at Erciyes is expected to open in December, depending on snow. Season calendar, early-season areas and equipment rental tips.

The ski season at Erciyes Ski Resort usually opens in the first half of December, depending on snow, and runs until late March or April while conditions allow. The exact opening date is announced each year by Erciyes A.Ş. With a summit of 3,917 metres and more than 150 snowmaking machines, Erciyes is one of the earliest resorts in Turkey to open.

Why Rent Your Equipment in the City?

Renting in Kayseri before you drive up to Erciyes makes a clear difference in cost and time:

  • Price: Up to 40% cheaper than the rental shops at Erciyes Ski Resort.
  • Time: Instead of queuing at the mountain rental points in the morning, pick up your equipment the evening before, until 19:30.
  • Service: Season-ready equipment with Wintersteiger stone grinding, steel edge sharpening and hot wax.
  • Trust: Serving since 2019, rated 4.9 ★ on Google Maps with more than 800 guest reviews.

Please note: Our shop is in Melikgazi, Kayseri; we have no connection with Kartalkaya Ski Resort in Bolu or Kartal Otel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which area opens first in the early season?

In the early season the slopes at Tekir gate, which has the strongest snowmaking, usually open first. You can see which slopes are open in the daily slope report of Erciyes A.Ş.

How can I check snow conditions before I go?

Call or WhatsApp us on +90 541 184 14 40 before you set off and we will tell you the current snow and slope conditions. The Erciyes weather section on our home page also shows live information.

Mustafa Bozkurt

Shop Manager & Equipment Service Specialist · Kartal Kayak Evi

Esenyurt, Sipahi Cd. No:6/A, 38150 Melikgazi/Kayseri, Türkiye · +90 541 184 14 40

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