Frequently asked questions about Erciyes
The answers scattered across the rest of the site, gathered in one place.
Frequently asked questions
Is there snow at Erciyes right now?
The panel on the home page refreshes an estimated snow depth for the summit and base every half hour. It is a weather model output, not a measurement taken on the piste.
How many pistes does Erciyes have?
There are 41: Hisarcık 15, Hacılar 11, Develi 11 and Tekir 4. The difficulty split is blue 36%, red 42%, black 22%.
How many lifts does Erciyes have?
Nineteen: two gondolas, five magic carpets and fourteen named lines, with a combined uphill capacity of 26,750 people per hour.
How high is the Erciyes ski area?
The ski area runs from 2,088 m to 3,346 m, giving 1,258 m of vertical. Mount Erciyes itself reaches 3,917 m, which is above the top of the ski area.
When is the season at Erciyes?
The season typically opens in December and closes towards late April. Exact dates vary with the snow and are confirmed only by the resort's own announcement.
Is Erciyes good for beginners?
Yes. Blue runs make up 36% of the network, and a 510 m T-bar plus two magic carpets at Hisarcık, with one carpet each at Hacılar and Tekir, support the learning areas.
Can I go up the mountain without skiing?
Yes. The Lifos gondola at Hacılar and the Tekir gondola have enclosed cabins and are open to foot passengers.
Which gate should I use?
First time skiing: Hisarcık, which has the fullest learning area. Chasing vertical: also Hisarcık (Divan then Ottoman). Avoiding crowds: Develi. Riding up as a foot passenger: Hacılar or Tekir.
How do you get to Erciyes?
It sits right beside Kayseri and is reached by road to one of the four gates. Arriving by air means landing at Kayseri. Winter tyres are required in winter, and chains can be requested during heavy snowfall.
Can I watch the Erciyes webcam here?
No. The feeds run on the resort's infrastructure and are not embedded without permission. Our webcam page shows where the official feeds are and explains how to read the image.
How do I find out whether the pistes are open?
Our Slopes and Lifts pages carry a live status table, read from the official source every 15 minutes. The official page remains what is binding, and every table links straight to it.
Is this site official?
No. We are an independent guide and do not operate the resort. We take resort figures from the official source and publish them with their verification date.