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.
