Laleli Ski Center

Laleli Ski Center is a winter tourism facility located within the boundaries of the Palandöken district of Erzurum Province, in Turkey’s Eastern Anatolia Region. The ski center is situated approximately 15–20 kilometers from the city center of Erzurum, on the slopes of the Palandöken Mountains.

Thanks to the region’s harsh continental climate, the ski center benefits from a long-lasting and high-quality snow cover during the winter season. These conditions make Laleli Ski Center suitable for alpine skiing, snowboarding, and day-use winter sports activities. The ski slopes mainly cater to beginner and intermediate-level skiers.

The facility includes basic mechanical lift systems such as teleski and chairlifts, and provides limited services including equipment rental and resting areas. Compared to the main Palandöken Ski Resort, Laleli Ski Center is smaller in scale and offers a quieter skiing experience.

The ski season generally begins in December and continues until late March, depending on weather conditions. During the summer months, the area is used for nature walks and highland tourism.

Laleli Ski Center is one of the local-scale winter tourism facilities contributing to Erzurum’s well-developed winter sports infrastructure, and stands out due to its proximity to the city center and its natural surroundings.