Beginner and sledging area
Beginner area and family zone.
Lifts: Magic carpets
- 356 m beginner slope
- 356 m sledging run
- Buzpark (indoor ice skating)
- Children’s play areas
Suited to: Beginners, children, families
Piste maps · Sivas
Yıldız Dağı (Sivas) Piste Map and Run Guide
Yıldız Dağı Ski Resort lies about 58 km from the centre of Sivas, on the slopes of Yıldız Dağı (2,552 m). According to the official table, the ski area extends from 1,727 to 2,331 m; there are two 4-seater bubble chairlifts (M2, M3), one drag lift (M1) and magic carpets. The 6 runs total about 8.3 km; the longest is P3 (2,160 m) on the M2 line. For beginners there is a 356 m beginner slope with a magic carpet. Thanks to floodlighting, night skiing is possible; the resort also has an indoor Buzpark.
Yıldız Dağı Ski Resort lies about 58 km from the centre of Sivas, on the slopes of Yıldız Dağı (2,552 m). According to the official table, the ski area extends from 1,727 to 2,331 m; there are two 4-seater bubble chairlifts (M2, M3), one drag lift (M1) and magic carpets. The 6 runs total about 8.3 km; the longest is P3 (2,160 m) on the M2 line. For beginners there is a 356 m beginner slope with a magic carpet. Thanks to floodlighting, night skiing is possible; the resort also has an indoor Buzpark.
At a glance
- Location
- ~58 km from central Sivas, near the small town of Yakupoğlan
- Summit
- Yıldız Dağı, 2,552 m
- Ski area
- 1,727 m – 2,331 m (official table)
- Runs
- P1, P2, P3, P4, P4/B, P5 (~8.3 km in total) + 356 m beginner slope
- Lifts
- 2 four-seater bubble chairlifts, 1 drag lift, magic carpets
- Night skiing
- Yes (floodlit run)
- Operator
- Buruciye A.Ş. (Sivas Special Provincial Administration)
- Getting there
- Morning shuttles from Sivas; Sivas Nuri Demirağ Airport ~30 km from the city
- Chairlift (bubble)
- Drag lift
- Magic carpet
- Beginner slope
- Night skiing
- Sledging run
- Buzpark (ice skating)
- Snowmaking
- Equipment hire
- Hotel
Data note: The official website gives the runs by average gradient rather than by colour; on this page the difficulty is shown as “unspecified” and the gradient is given in the notes column. Sources give the length of the M2 chairlift as between 2,226 m (official website) and 2,551 m (DHA), and the total length of runs as between 8.3 km (official table) and 16 km (description). No official piste map image could be found.
Last updated: · Sources at the end of the page
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors
Location
Merkez, Yakupoğlan yakını, Sivas, Türkiye
40.1364° N, 36.9374° E
Reading the run layout
Yıldız Dağı’s runs are read by lift line:
- M1 drag lift zone (1,761–1,916 m): The two parallel runs P1 and P2 (870 m each) of the 804 m drag lift on the lower slopes. With an average gradient of 18%, they are the gentlest runs at the resort.
- M2 chairlift line (1,727–2,331 m): The 2,226 m chairlift takes you up to the summit station. The longest run, P3 (2,160 m), comes down from here; average gradient 28%.
- M3 chairlift line (1,828–2,331 m): Runs P4 and P5 (1,650 and 1,600 m) come down here. With an average gradient of 32%, they are the steepest runs.
- Lower area: P4/B link run (1,150 m).
- Beginner and sledging area: The 356 m beginner slope with a magic carpet and a separate sledging run; next to them, the indoor Buzpark.
Areas
M1 drag lift zone
Two gently sloping runs on the lower slopes.
Lifts: M1 drag lift (804 m)
- P1 and P2: 870 m each, avg. gradient 18%
Suited to: First runs after the beginner stage
M2 chairlift line
The long line up to the summit station.
Lifts: M2 chairlift (4-seater, bubble)
- P3: 2,160 m, 2,330 → 1,739 m, avg. gradient 28%
- P4/B link run
Suited to: Intermediate
M3 chairlift line
The line with the steepest runs.
Lifts: M3 chairlift (4-seater, bubble)
- P4: 1,650 m
- P5: 1,600 m
- Avg. gradient 32%
Suited to: Intermediate to advanced
Lifts
| Lift | Type | Area | Bottom – top | Length | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2 | Chairlift (4-seater, bubble) | M2 line | 1,727 m – 2,331 m | 2,226 m | 1,186 people/hour |
| M3 | Chairlift (4-seater, bubble) | M3 line | 1,828 m – 2,331 m | 1,636 m | 1,002 people/hour |
| M1 | Drag lift (T-bar) | M1 zone | 1,761 m – 1,916 m | 804 m | 600 people/hour |
| Magic carpet (slope) | Magic carpet | Beginner area | — | — | — |
| Magic carpet (sledging) | Magic carpet | Sledging area | — | — | — |
| Magic carpet (hotel) | Magic carpet | Hotel link | — | — | — |
Capacities are from skiresort.info; lengths and altitudes are from the official table.
Runs
Easy: 1Not specified: 6
| Run | Difficulty | Length | Start – finish | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner slope | Easy | 356 m | — | Lift: Magic carpet |
| Run | Difficulty | Length | Start – finish | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P1 | Not specified | 870 m | 1,915 m → 1,761 m | Lift: M1 · Avg. gradient 18% |
| P2 | Not specified | 870 m | 1,915 m → 1,761 m | Lift: M1 · Avg. gradient 18% |
| Run | Difficulty | Length | Start – finish | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P3 | Not specified | 2,160 m | 2,330 m → 1,739 m | Lift: M2 · Avg. gradient 28% · longest run |
| P4/B | Not specified | 1,150 m | 1,950 m → 1,737 m | Avg. gradient 19% |
| Run | Difficulty | Length | Start – finish | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P4 | Not specified | 1,650 m | 2,330 m → 1,828 m | Lift: M3 · Avg. gradient 32% |
| P5 | Not specified | 1,600 m | 2,330 m → 1,828 m | Lift: M3 · Avg. gradient 32% |
Run lengths, altitudes and average gradients are from the official “Pist ve Mekanik Tesisler” (Runs and Lift Facilities) table.
Route by ability
| Level | Where to start? | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| First day | Beginner area with magic carpet | Beginner slope (356 m) |
| Beginner | M1 drag lift | P1, P2 (avg. gradient 18%) |
| Intermediate | M2 chairlift | P3 (2,160 m), P4/B |
| Intermediate to advanced | M3 chairlift | P4, P5 (avg. gradient 32%) |
Beyond skiing
- Buzpark: Indoor ice skating hall.
- Night skiing: Takes place on the floodlit run; the operator announces the times each season.
- Accommodation: The resort has its own hotel and nature lodges (bungalows).
Photos
Frequently asked questions
How far is Yıldız Dağı Ski Resort from Sivas?
It is about 58 km from the centre of Sivas. During the season, shuttles leave Sivas at 08:30 and 09:30 in the morning and return at 15:30 and 16:30.
Is there night skiing at Yıldız Dağı?
Yes. Thanks to the floodlighting system, night skiing is possible; times and run information are announced by the operator during the season.
How many runs does Yıldız Dağı have?
The official table lists 6 runs, P1, P2, P3, P4, P4/B and P5 (~8.3 km in total), plus a 356 m beginner slope with a magic carpet.
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Sources
- Pist ve Mekanik Tesisler · Yıldız Dağı Winter Sports Tourism Centre (official)
- Ulaşım · Yıldız Dağı Winter Sports Tourism Centre (official)
- Buzpark · Yıldız Dağı Winter Sports Tourism Centre (official)
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