Kul Ovası (hotel area)
The main resort area; the base where the long runs finish.
Lifts: Gondola, chairlift no. 1
- Blue run no. 1 (1,900 m)
- Red runs 2, 3, 5 and 6
- Hotels and ski hire
Suited to: All levels; intermediates who want a long descent
Piste maps · Isparta
Davraz Piste Map and Piste Guide
Davraz Ski Resort lies about 26 km south-east of Isparta, on the slopes of Mount Davraz (2,635 m). The ski area stretches from 1,650 to 2,400 m across three zones: Kul Ovası, where the hotels are, the mid-station Sümbül Tepe–Kır Yayla and, highest up, Oğlak Geçidi. The official piste map shows 15 runs and 7 lifts, including the 8-seater gondola that opened in the 2024–25 season. Beginners start on the magic carpet at Kır Yayla. Lake Eğirdir is visible from the slopes.
Davraz Ski Resort lies about 26 km south-east of Isparta, on the slopes of Mount Davraz (2,635 m). The ski area stretches from 1,650 to 2,400 m across three zones: Kul Ovası, where the hotels are, the mid-station Sümbül Tepe–Kır Yayla and, highest up, Oğlak Geçidi. The official piste map shows 15 runs and 7 lifts, including the 8-seater gondola that opened in the 2024–25 season. Beginners start on the magic carpet at Kır Yayla. Lake Eğirdir is visible from the slopes.
At a glance
- Location
- ~26 km from central Isparta; near the village of Çobanisa
- Summit
- Mount Davraz, 2,635 m (Ulparçukuru Tepesi)
- Ski area
- 1,650 m (Kul Ovası) – about 2,400 m (Oğlak Geçidi)
- Runs
- 15 (official map): 4 blue, 8 red, 2 black; no information for 1 run
- Total run length
- 19,980 m on the official map
- Lifts
- 7: gondola, 3 chairlifts, 2 drag lifts, 1 magic carpet
- Season
- Usually opens in December; until March–April depending on snow
- Getting there
- Isparta Süleyman Demirel Airport ~45–50 km; Antalya ~140–175 km
- Gondola
- Chairlift
- Bubble chairlift
- Drag lift
- Magic carpet (beginners)
- Cross-country skiing
- Ski touring
- Sledging area
- Lake views
Data note: Sources give different figures: the official piste map shows 15 runs and 7 lifts, while the official “Runs” page lists 12 runs and 6 lifts; the total run length varies between 10 and 25 km depending on the source. This page follows the official piste map. The bottom and top altitudes of the chairlifts have been matched from the stage altitudes reported in the press. No information could be found on night skiing or a snowpark.
Last updated: · Sources at the end of the page
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors
Location
Merkez, Çobanisa, Isparta, Türkiye
37.7733° N, 30.7493° E
Reading the map
The Davraz piste map is best read from the bottom up, in three tiers:
- Kul Ovası (1,650 m): The base, where the hotels are. The gondola and chairlift no. 1 leave from here; the long blue run no. 1 (1,900 m) and red runs 2, 3, 5 and 6 come down here.
- Sümbül Tepe – Kır Yayla (~1,950 m): The mid-station. Chairlift no. 2, the two drag lifts on Masa Tepe and the magic carpet for beginners are here. The short blue (9, 10, 15) and red (7, 8, 11, 12) runs are in this area.
- Oğlak Geçidi (~2,400 m): The highest area, reached by a 4-seater chairlift with a weather hood (bubble). The black runs 13 and 14 start here.
On the map, runs are shown in blue (easy), red (intermediate) and black (difficult). Ungroomed (natural) trails are marked separately.
Areas
Sümbül Tepe – Kır Yayla – Masa Tepe
Mid-station; beginner area and short runs.
Lifts: Chairlift no. 2, Masa Tepe 1 and 2 drag lifts, Kır Yayla magic carpet
- Kır Yayla magic carpet (165 m, beginners)
- Short blue runs: 9 (400 m), 15 (300 m), 10 (1,082 m)
- Red runs: 7, 8, 11, 12
Suited to: Beginners and intermediates
Oğlak Geçidi
The highest area; steep black runs.
Lifts: 4-seater bubble chairlift (with weather hood)
- Black run no. 13 (1,264 m)
- Black run no. 14 (1,475 m)
Suited to: Advanced skiers
Lifts
| Lift | Type | Area | Bottom – top | Length | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davraz gondola (7) | Gondola (8-seater) | Kul Ovası | — | 2,027 m | 1,500 people/hour · Opened in the 2024–25 season |
| Kul Ovası (1) | Chairlift (2-seater) | Kul Ovası | 1,650 m – 1,950 m | 1,211 m | 1,000 people/hour |
| Sümbül Tepe (2) | Chairlift (2-seater) | Sümbül Tepe | 1,950 m – 2,150 m | 930 m | 1,000 people/hour |
| Oğlak Geçidi (4) | Chairlift (4-seater, bubble) | Oğlak Geçidi | 2,150 m – 2,400 m | 850 m | 2,000 people/hour |
| Masa Tepe 1 (3) | Drag lift (T-bar) | Kır Yayla | — | 623 m | 800 people/hour |
| Masa Tepe 2 (6) | Drag lift (T-bar) | Kır Yayla | — | 565 m | — |
| Kır Yayla magic carpet (5) | Magic carpet | Kır Yayla | — | 165 m | For beginners |
Lift numbers are those on the official piste map. Altitudes are given only for the chairlifts whose stages are reported in the press.
Runs
Easy: 4Intermediate: 8Difficult: 2
| Run | Difficulty | Length | Start – finish | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Easy | 1,900 m | — | — |
| 2 | Intermediate | 1,240 m | — | — |
| 3 | Intermediate | 1,196 m | — | — |
| 5 | Intermediate | 965 m | — | — |
| 6 | Intermediate | 1,610 m | — | — |
| Run | Difficulty | Length | Start – finish | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Intermediate | 680 m | — | — |
| 8 | Intermediate | 628 m | — | — |
| 9 | Easy | 400 m | — | — |
| 10 | Easy | 1,082 m | — | — |
| 11 | Intermediate | 496 m | — | — |
| 12 | Intermediate | 511 m | — | — |
| 15 | Easy | 300 m | — | — |
| Run | Difficulty | Length | Start – finish | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Difficult | 1,264 m | — | — |
| 14 | Difficult | 1,475 m | — | — |
Run colours and lengths are taken from the official piste map; run no. 4 is not in the table because the map gives no colour or length for it.
Your route by level
| Level | Where to start? | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| First day | Kır Yayla magic carpet | Magic carpet area |
| Beginner | Masa Tepe drag lifts | 15 (300 m), 9 (400 m), then 10 (1,082 m) |
| Easy–intermediate | Gondola or chairlift no. 1 | Long blue run no. 1 (1,900 m) |
| Intermediate | Sümbül Tepe and Kul Ovası | 7, 8, 11, 12 and 2, 3, 5, 6 down to the base |
| Advanced | Oğlak Geçidi bubble chairlift | 13 and 14 (black) |
What makes Davraz different
- Lake views: According to the official website, the view of Lake Eğirdir from the slopes makes Davraz one of Türkiye's special ski resorts.
- Beyond skiing: Sledging areas, snow hiking, ATV and snowmobile tours; cross-country skiing and ski touring (backcountry) are possible.
- Easy to reach: Being close to the city, it works as a day trip; in season a shuttle runs from Isparta bus station.
Photos
Frequently asked questions
How many runs does Davraz Ski Resort have?
The official piste map shows 15 runs: 4 blue, 8 red, 2 black and 1 run with no information given. The runs page of the official website, however, counts 12 runs.
Does Davraz have a gondola?
Yes. The roughly 2 km gondola with 8-seater cabins went into service in the 2024–25 season; it carries 1,500 people per hour.
Is Davraz suitable for beginners?
Yes. At Kır Yayla there is a 165 m magic carpet for beginners and short blue runs (9 and 15). Blue run no. 1 down to Kul Ovası is 1,900 m long.
How far is Davraz from Isparta?
According to the official website, it is about 26 km (40–45 minutes) from central Isparta and about 45 km from Isparta Süleyman Demirel Airport.
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Sources
- Pist Haritası · Davraz Ski Resort (official website)
- Liftler · Davraz Ski Resort (official website)
- Pistler · Davraz Ski Resort (official website)
- Davraz Hakkında · Davraz Ski Resort (official website)
- Davraz Mountain – Karlıyayla Winter Sports Tourism Center · GoTürkiye (Ministry of Culture and Tourism)
- Davraz Mountain Resort – Isparta · Skiresort.info
- Davraz 100 bin kişiyi ağırladı (12.01.2025) · Haber Hürriyeti
- Davraz kardan yana şanslı (03.03.2014) · Hürriyet