There are many ski resorts in Turkey and of course we cannot say that the Kartalkaya pistes have the best pistes in Turkey.. For example, if we had a choice, we would choose the Erciyes tracks without hesitation.. However, since we live in Istanbul, we need a closer location, in this case, we can say that Kartalkaya is one of the most ideal options.. Also, when you look at the map, the number of tracks seems quite high, but how accurate is this map? Or are the runways you see here always open? You can find all this information and our other reviews about the tracks below.
Our article will be very detailed, you can be sure that you can learn everything about Kartalkaya tracks before you go.. The map you see above is the current Kartalkaya piste map for the 2020 season, we used the numbering on this map while reading the article.. If you find it difficult to read the numbers, we recommend you to download the Kartalkaya Track Map.
If you say that the article is too long for me, we explained everything about Kartalkaya in 99 seconds in the video below..
Yes, as you can see the map is big but not everything is as it seems. The area marked in red on the right is the area where the hotels are located, Kartal Hotel and Grand Kartal Hotel are located here. The area marked with red on the left and where the runways numbered 1-2-3-4-5-6 are located is the Köroğlu Runways.. There is only one lift here and the tracks are really beautiful, we can say that Kartalkaya’s most beautiful tracks are here.. Although there is only one lift, there is no excessive density; both the tracks are long and it is not easy to come to the Köroğlu region. In order to use the Köroğlu runways, you must first come to this area by using the number 6 runway, it is not an easy runway.. Therefore, new learners do not dare to come to this track and it is not crowded.. Not only that the density is low, but also that the tracks are beautiful is a big plus; There are both long and challenging tracks, it is really enjoyable. Of course, if it is open We go to Kartalkaya for at least 5-6 days every season and we can come across it once in 2-3 seasons.
In summary, you should not be fooled by the fact that the Kartalkaya piste map is so large, as if you can only use the pistes in the middle. think. Of course, if you are a very lucky person, you may come across a day when the Köroğlu track is open, why not? As long as you believe it
Beginners
If it’s your first ski or board experience, it will be the runway number 23; on the far right of the map, you can see the hotels district there. The most dangerous area of Kartalkaya tracks is this novice track, let’s especially mention it.. Because the runway is too small; lots of novice skiers, boarders and, if not enough, sled kamikazes in the narrow area.. We are really not exaggerating, definitely be very careful, don’t get hurt and upset us.
Beginners
If you know how to skate a little but still think you are at the beginner level, the track you will use is 11 be runway numbered; After sliding towards the cafe from the hotel, proceed so that the cafe is on your left, you will reach this track directly.. You can slide down this runway and go back with the baby lift, or you can slide down a little bit and sit on the chairlift.. You will use the Çamçukuru Chairlift marked with a B. But this chairlift moves incredibly slow, so it can be very boring.. If you can slide enough to use the chairlift here, you don’t need to come this way.. You can go up by using the chair lift (marked D) right in front of the cafe.. After you get off the chairlift and slide down a bit, you will see a very wide runway with 2 lifts on its left side; Area with runways 14-15-16-17. Although 2 lifts are not always open, you will not wait in line as they open according to the density.. By the way, area 15 is snowpark, so there are ramps here, stay away from here if you don’t know what you’re doing.. The safest runway is runway 1 between the 2 lifts.
Intermediate and Higher Levels
If the Köroğlu area is closed, we are usually on runways 12 and 13, occasionally 15 We go to the snowpark area no.. When we go first in the morning, usually only the chairlift (marked D) is open, we have to ski on the 13th track.. The Big Lift(marked C) next to the chair lift opens when it gets a little crowded. There are lifts almost side by side here, they both go to the same place, don’t worry.. When the lift opens, we go up and see if Köroğlu is open, which is usually closed.. If Köroğlu is closed and you are looking for a difficult track, Black Track is not a bad track in Kartalkaya conditions, although it is not overly difficult.. No. 10 Yılmaz Demir Track is not bad either, but you have to take the chairlift twice after going down.. So it takes a lot of time to get back up again.
If Vee Köroğlu is open.. We seem to hear you say what a Köroğlu you have been saying since the beginning of the article.. After you go up with the Big Lift from where the cafe is, turn right, go a little further and look to your left, you will see the entrance of the 6th runway leading to the Köroğlu area.. If there is no indication that it is closed, you can enter. There are signs when it’s not open, so you don’t have to be afraid if it’s closed.. All the tracks in this area are beautiful; If you want it to be long, Dede Track will suit you, if you want it to be steep, Latif Track number 2 will suit you.. If you still catch this area open, try all the tracks, they will all be enjoyable.
The track 22, which you will see with an orange mark on the map, will be your way back to the hotel.. No matter which track you are on, there is a way to get here.. By the way, the slope of the track is a little low and if you don’t have enough speed, returning to the hotel can turn into a bit of an ordeal.
There is a much more interesting track between the Kartalkaya tracks; that is the runway 21 that you see on the right side of the map.. This runway also has its own lift.. But I haven’t seen any open in 10 years.. In fact, a place left as it is, as if the hotel forgot about it.. This track normally provides the connection between Dorukkaya and Kartalkaya Tracks.. Unfortunately, I don’t have any information on when it was last used.
Kartalkaya Cafes
As for cafes, I would say don’t keep your expectations high in cafes on Kartalkaya tracks.. If you are going to eat, you can fill your stomach in the cafe just below the hotel, but it is not a place to have fun.. Apart from that, there is Tepe Cafe on the tracks 14-15-16-17, where you can have a drink at most.