Kartalkaya is a ski resort located in the Köroğlu Mountains, in Bolu Province, Turkey.

Kartalkaya
LocationBolu Province, Turkey
Nearest major cityBolu
Coordinates40°40′10″N 31°47′10″E / 40.66944°N 31.78611°E / 40.66944; 31.78611
Vertical1,210 m (3,969 ft)
Top elevation2,255 m (7,398 ft)
Base elevation1,850 m (6,069 ft)
Trails14
Lift system3 chairlifts, 7 surface lifts
Terrain parks1
WebsiteKartalkaya

Description

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Kartalkaya has suitable conditions for alpine skiing, ski touring and cross country skiing. It's much quieter and cheaper during the week because of weekend coaches from Istanbul and Ankara.

The duration of the skiing season is 120 days a year, between December 20 and March 20.

The nearest city is Bolu, 54 km (33 mi) away. Kartalkaya is located 2.5 hours away from the Esenboğa International Airport, in Ankara, and 3.5 hours away from the Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, in Istanbul, by bus.

Hotels

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Kartalkaya has 5 main hotels, two of which have their own snow resort.

  • Kartal Hotel
  • Grand Kartal Hotel
  • DorukKaya Ski & Mountain Resort
  • Kaya Palazzo Ski & Mountain Resort
  • Golden Key Kartalkaya

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