Karakaya (summit)
The summit and the long runs.
Lifts: Karakaya chairlift (2-seater)
- ~4,000 m red run (demanding)
- 1,500 m black run (steep, without bends)
- Café at the summit
Suited to: Advanced skiers
Piste maps · Antalya
Saklıkent (Antalya) Piste Map and Piste Guide
Saklıkent Ski Resort lies about 35–50 km from Antalya city centre, on the slopes of Bakırlı Dağı in the Beydağları range. According to the official resort website it has 4 runs and 3 lifts: the Karakaya chairlift up to the summit (2,400 m), the Saklıbel drag lift and a baby lift. The longest run is the roughly 4 km red run down from the summit. Beginners start on the yellow training run served by the baby lift. Thanks to its closeness to the Mediterranean, it is one of the rare resorts where you can ski in the morning and swim in the sea in the afternoon.
Saklıkent Ski Resort lies about 35–50 km from Antalya city centre, on the slopes of Bakırlı Dağı in the Beydağları range. According to the official resort website it has 4 runs and 3 lifts: the Karakaya chairlift up to the summit (2,400 m), the Saklıbel drag lift and a baby lift. The longest run is the roughly 4 km red run down from the summit. Beginners start on the yellow training run served by the baby lift. Thanks to its closeness to the Mediterranean, it is one of the rare resorts where you can ski in the morning and swim in the sea in the afternoon.
At a glance
- Location
- Antalya, Konyaaltı (Doyran); 35–50 km from central Antalya
- Mountain
- Bakırlı Dağı, Beydağları (about 2,550 m)
- Ski area
- 1,850 m – 2,400 m (top station of the Karakaya chairlift)
- Runs
- 4: red (~4,000 m), black (1,500 m), blue (1,500 m), yellow training run (~300 m)
- Lifts
- 3: Karakaya chairlift, Saklıbel drag lift, baby lift
- Season
- 10 December – 10 April according to the official resort website (about 120 days)
- Getting there
- ~50 km to Antalya Airport; paid shuttle from the city at weekends
- Chairlift
- Drag lift
- Baby lift
- Training run
- Sledging run
- Summit café
- Ski hire
- Close to the sea
Data note: Saklıkent's runs are named by colour rather than number, and the colours mean something different from the European system: according to the official website, the longest “red” run is for professionals and the “blue” run is intermediate. On this page, difficulty is given according to the official description. Sources differ on the altitude (summit 2,547–2,550 m) and the total run length (7–10 km). The photos were taken in summer.
Last updated: · Sources at the end of the page
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors
Location
Konyaaltı, Doyran, Antalya, Türkiye
36.8382° N, 30.3332° E
Reading the piste layout
Saklıkent is a small, easy-to-understand resort; the runs are grouped by lift:
- Baby lift (1,850–1,900 m): The training area right next to the facilities. The roughly 300 m yellow run and the sledging run are here.
- Saklıbel drag lift (1,850–2,000 m): The 1,500 m blue run; according to the official website it is used for practice before moving on to the professional run.
- Karakaya chairlift (1,900–2,400 m): The resort's biggest lift. The roughly 4 km red run comes down from the summit and the 1,500 m black run from the mid-station. There is a café with a view at the summit; non-skiers can ride the chairlift up too.
Areas
Saklıbel
Training run of intermediate difficulty.
Lifts: Saklıbel drag lift
- 1,500 m blue run
Suited to: Intermediates
Training area
Beginner area in front of the facilities.
Lifts: Baby lift
- ~300 m yellow training run
- Sledging run (with hired sledges)
Suited to: Beginners, children
Lifts
| Lift | Type | Area | Bottom – top | Length | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karakaya | Chairlift (2-seater) | Karakaya | 1,900 m – 2,400 m | 1,400 m | 800 people/hour |
| Saklıbel | Drag lift | Saklıbel | 1,850 m – 2,000 m | 645 m | 200 people/hour |
| Baby lift | Baby lift | Training area | 1,850 m – 1,900 m | 200 m | 100 people/hour |
Runs
Easy: 1Intermediate: 1Difficult: 2
| Run | Difficulty | Length | Start – finish | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red | Difficult | 4,000 m | — | Lift: Karakaya · Professional; from the summit |
| Black | Difficult | 1,500 m | — | Lift: Karakaya · From the mid-station, steep |
| Run | Difficulty | Length | Start – finish | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Intermediate | 1,500 m | — | Lift: Saklıbel |
| Run | Difficulty | Length | Start – finish | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yellow | Easy | 300 m | — | Lift: Baby lift · Training run |
Run names are the colour names used on the official resort website; the difficulty column follows the official description.
Your route by level
| Level | Where to start? | Run |
|---|---|---|
| First day | Baby lift | Yellow training run |
| Intermediate | Saklıbel drag lift | Blue run (1,500 m) |
| Advanced | Karakaya chairlift | Black (1,500 m) and red (~4 km) |
What makes Saklıkent different
- Sea and snow together: According to the official website and GoTürkiye, it is one of the few places in the world where you can ski in the morning and swim in the Mediterranean in the afternoon.
- Deep snow: The average snow depth is 100–200 cm, sometimes reaching 4 m at the summit.
- Day trips: It is an hour's drive from Antalya; accommodation is mostly in mountain chalets.
Photos
Frequently asked questions
How far is Saklıkent Ski Resort from Antalya?
According to the official resort website, it is 35 km from Antalya city centre and 50 km from the airport. Other sources give distances of 37–50 km.
How many runs does Saklıkent have?
According to the official resort website there are 4 runs: a red run of about 4 km, a 1,500 m black run, a 1,500 m blue run and a yellow training run of about 300 m.
When is the ski season at Saklıkent?
According to the official resort website, it runs from 10 December to 10 April, about 120 days; the busiest period is late February and March.
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Sources
- Pistler ve Telesiyej · Saklıkent Ski Resort (resort website)
- Saklıkent · Saklıkent Ski Resort (resort website)
- Ulaşım ve İletişim · Saklıkent Ski Resort (resort website)
- Saklıkent (skiing) · GoTürkiye (Ministry of Culture and Tourism)
- Antalya – Saklıkent · Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Türkiye
- Saklıkent ski resort · Skiresort.info