Uludağ
Turkey's most famous ski resort, easily reached from Istanbul, with hotel-village convenience and views over the Sea of Marmara on clear days.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
392m (1,286ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,322m (7,618ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,750m (5,741ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
350cm (138in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
18
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
16
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Resort Size
28 km of pistes
Marked piste length across the lift-linked area
Terrain Breakdown
The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.
Easy
35%
Intermediate
45%
Difficult
20%
Best For
Location
Uludağ sits high on the mountain of the same name in northwestern Turkey, rising above the city of Bursa in the Marmara region. The runs spread across an exposed alpine plateau, with the lowlands and the Sea of Marmara stretching out below.
Getting there
Moderate to reach
Fly into Istanbul (IST), about 3.5 hours from the resort by road.
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