When Is the Ski Season on Erciyes? A Month-by-Month Guide

The ski season on Erciyes usually opens in December and runs into April on the upper slopes. The opening date depends on snowfall each year, and the most reliable snow is between January and March. So which month suits you best?

December: the season opens

Depending on snowfall, the season opens in mid to late December. Not every piste may be open in the first weeks, but there's nothing like fresh snow at the start of a new season. New Year week is one of the busiest of the year, so book early.

January: the snow settles

By January the snowpack has settled and most pistes are open. Families arrive in numbers when the Turkish school holidays start at the end of the month; for quieter slopes, aim for the first half of January and weekdays.

February: peak season

February usually brings the most reliable conditions. The first days of the school holidays are busy; the second half of February offers a good balance of snow and crowds.

March: sunny ski days

In March the days get longer and the sun comes out more often: firm snow in the morning, softer snow in the afternoon — the start of spring skiing. Weekdays on the pistes are pleasantly quiet.

April: the finale

In early April skiing can continue on the upper slopes while the snow retreats lower down. The last days of the season depend on conditions.

Weekend or weekday?

Weekends are busier, especially with day visitors from Kayseri and nearby cities. That is why our packages run on two rhythms:

• 2-night packages: every Friday — a weekend break without taking much time off
• 4-night packages: every Monday — a weekday holiday on quieter pistes

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