Palandaken

Ski Center Palandoken is located at an altitude of 2100 m, 5 km from the center of Erzurum. Founded in IVc. as a Byzantine fortress Feodosiopolis - modern Erzurum - is the largest city in Eastern Anatolia. Throughout its history the city has repeatedly passed from hand to hand: it was ruled by Arabs, Byzantines, Armenians, Seljuks. Despite the numerous wars and destruction, and many ancient monuments are preserved to this day. Among the main attractions, the Grand Mosque (1179), Medrese with Double Minaret (1253). Tour in Erzurum, and cognitive, and interesting. The nearest airport Erzurum - 15 km. Ski season lasts from November to late April. Trails Palandoken - an ideal place for skiing. Many times there were major international competitions. Beam riding in regions Palandoken - from 2250 to 3100 m, the total length of the tracks of different categories - 30 km. From the top Edzher (3100 m) down the road have at least 2: moderately complex and difficult.