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Skiing in Palandöken Mountain, Erzerum, Eastern Anatolia Region Turkey

Palandöken summit:
3185m/10449ft
Palandöken resort:
22 tracks; 29km/18mi of trails
Palandöken ski area:
vertical drop: 1100m/3608ft
Palandöken resort runs:
2 black - 8 red - 7 blue
Palandöken ski area:
9 lift services
Palandöken mountain of eastern Turkey in Erzerum province, with its incredible altitude and challenging vertical drop can be a very promising ski destination.

Palandöken ski arena is one of the highest in the world and can only be compered with those of North America. This impressing altitude secures excellent snow conditions for a very long period. The resort has certified piste from FIS and offers very challenging and tough trails.

Less crowded than the old-fashioned traditional ski resorts in western Europe and the United States,  Palandöken ski area, can offer a truly unforgettable experience. The recent years a positive development regarding facilities and services has been observed. The resort offers a rare privilege for excitement off-piste skiing above the tree-line and fresh, powder ski from November to April.