KAYSERI Mount ERCIYES

Mount Erciyes with an elevation of 3917 m. stands within the provincial boundaries of Kayseri. This mountain at the same time is the fifth biggest mountain of Turkey. It is suggested that the name of Mount Erciyes was derived from the greek word “Erkiyos” meaning white.

If the weather is clear, there is a stunning view of an area stretching from Cappadocia to the Taurus mountains from the top of the Mount Erciyes . There is a mountain glacier on the top of the mountain. Certain sport activities can be performed on the Mount Erciyes which is an inactive vulcano.Mount Erciyes which is one of the favourite places of those who like mountaineering for instance, is an important mountaineering center with its high but smooth routes. The first person to succesfully make the summit was W.J Hamilton in 1837. And the first Turk who made the summit was Miralay Cemil Cahit Bey in 1924. Also there is a winter sports center on the mountain .

Here activities such as skiing and snowboard are performed. Accomodation opportunities are also provided at the mountain. Kayseri can be reached from Ankara and Istanbul by road, train and plane. From the nearest airport (Kayseri-Erkilet) to the ski facilities it takes forty minutes by bus and from the city center thirty minutes.The ski facilities can be reached by means of private transportation from Kayseri center as well. Besides, many hotels organize shuttle services for their customers. There is a heated 100 bed mountain resort on the Tekir plateau with telephone connection. There are several accomodation facilities and restaurants in Kayseri. There is also a new and modern 100 bed hotel on the Tekir Plateau.