Konaklı is the gentler, more open sector on the western side of Erzurum's ski country, sharing the same high, snow-sure mountain as neighbouring Palandöken but with wider, more forgiving pistes. It suits families and cruising intermediates looking for space and quiet.
- 2,324 m Base
- 3,130 m Top lift
- 806 m Vertical
- 6 Lifts
Best known for
Après & vibe
Konaklı is a quieter base than the city itself, so evenings tend to revolve around hotel restaurants and the option of heading into Erzurum, a short drive away, for traditional dining and tea houses.
The resort
Konaklı is the younger, more relaxed counterpart to steep Palandöken, set on the western shoulder of the same high massif above Erzurum. Where its famous neighbour drops away in demanding fall-line pistes, Konaklı offers broad, open runs and gentler gradients that make it a natural home for beginners and easy-going intermediates. The altitude is genuinely high, so the cold, dry snow that Erzurum is known for holds well here through a long season. The atmosphere is calm and uncrowded, with modern lifts spreading skiers across plenty of space. Together the two sectors form the heart of Turkey's eastern Anatolian ski country.
Go for wide, confidence-building slopes, high dependable snow and a peaceful atmosphere, with the steeper terrain of Palandöken next door when you want to step up. It is especially good for families, first-timers and intermediates who value space over challenge.
The mountain feels open and airy, its broad pistes catching plenty of light. Cold continental air keeps the snow dry and squeaky underfoot, and because the slopes are less steep than Palandöken's, they stay approachable even when conditions are firm.
Snow & weather
Live conditions from the mountain, plus the average snow you can expect month by month.
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- Conditions
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- Wind
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- Fresh snow (3-day)
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Live data © Open-Meteo.com
Reliable. The same high altitude and cold, dry eastern Anatolian climate that serve Palandöken give Konaklı dependable natural snow through a long winter, supported by snowmaking.
Average monthly snowfall
Snowfall climatology unavailable.
Terrain & aspect
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced
- Flat / ungraded
Slopes mostly face NW — 83% on snow-holding, poleward-facing slopes.
Aspect derived from run bearings · OpenSkiStats / © OpenStreetMap (ODbL).
Skiing & terrain
Wide, gentle slopes make this one of the better places in the region to learn.
Long, open cruisers are the mountain's mainstay and ideal for building mileage.
Advanced skiers can link across to the steeper Palandöken sector for a sterner test.
Experts will look beyond the groomed pistes to off-piste on the high open terrain after fresh snow.
Wide-open cruising
Konaklı's broad, gently pitched pistes give skiers room to spread out and find a rhythm. On a quiet weekday it can feel like you have the mountain almost to yourself.
Two sectors in one trip
Because Konaklı and Palandöken share the same massif, a single stay lets you mix gentle cruising on one side with steeper, more demanding descents on the other.
High, cold and quiet
The altitude delivers dry, cold snow, while the relaxed, uncrowded atmosphere makes for stress-free days out, a contrast to busier resorts elsewhere.
On the map
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Run difficulty
- Novice
- Easy
- Intermediate
- Advanced / Expert
- Freeride / Extreme
- Unknown
Run types
- Downhill — groomed
- Downhill — ungroomed
- Downhill — gladed
- Nordic (groomed)
- Ski tour
- ☾Lit (night)
- △Not patrolled
- →One-way
- ❄Snowmaking
Lifts
- Operating
- Operating (private)
- Non-operating
- Lift station
Slope-gradient grading
Downhill / ski tour
- Flat<3°
- Easy3–14°
- Intermediate14–22°
- Advanced / Expert22–45°
- Freeride / Extreme>45°
Nordic
- Easy<6°
- Intermediate6–9°
- Advanced>9°
Aspect (sun exposure)
- N — least sun
- E — morning
- S — most sun
- W — afternoon
Legend after OpenSkiMap
Stay in Konaklı Kayak Merkezi
Stay in the modern hotels at the Konaklı base for immediate slope access and a quiet setting, or in Erzurum for more restaurants, culture and value with a short drive to the lifts.
Lifts and pistes from the door — the point of a high, purpose-built resort.
Self-catering residences, the bulk of the beds and the flexible-budget option.
Catered and self-catered chalets for groups wanting the whole place.
From simple to high-end, with pools and spas to thaw out in.
How to get there
Erzurum (ERZ), a short distance away, offers domestic flights from Istanbul and Ankara and is the natural gateway to the whole ski area.
A short road transfer links the airport and city to the Konaklı base, so access is quick and day trips are straightforward.
Best time: January to March delivers the coldest, most dependable snow on the open pistes.
Nearby resorts
Other resorts within reach.
Palandöken Kayak Merkezi
- Vertical
- 1001 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 16
- Lifts
- 16
Sarıkamış Cıbıltepe
- Vertical
- 480 m
- Lifts
- 3
Goderdzi Mountain Resort
- Vertical
- 639 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 3
- Lifts
- 3
Faces north © ZeevoX / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0) Didveli
- Vertical
- 825 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 8
- Lifts
- 7
Myler Mountain Resort
- Vertical
- 804 m
- Pistes (mapped)
- 1
- Lifts
- 3
Getting to Konaklı Kayak Merkezi
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Ski data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), via OpenSkiMap & Skimap.org. Basemap © OpenFreeMap / OpenMapTiles. Editorial: mynext.holiday. Accommodation via Stay22; transfers via Kiwitaxi; car hire via Travelpayouts.