Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi

About Bozdağ Kayak Merkezi

Bozdağ is the name of a mountain, a small mountain town and the ski area above it, in the Ödemiş district of inland İzmir province. The road climbs out of the town and winds towards the summit to reach the ski centre, which makes it a favourite day trip for people from across the province. The mountain is heavily forested, with picnic and recreation spots that draw visitors well beyond the snow season. Skiing The ski centre opened in 1998. Its slopes lie between 1,528 and 2,157 metres, and the north-facing slopes in particular suit alpine skiing. In a normal winter snow cover is around 80 to 120 cm and skiing is possible from December until about mid-March. The centre has been closed in some seasons because of avalanche risk; between 2019 and 2021 the General Directorate of Forestry built snow bridges, wind screens, deflection walls and an avalanche catchment dam, after which the area was handed over to operate as the Bozdağ B-type recreation area. Whether lifts and pistes run still depends on each winter's snowfall and crowds. Beyond the snow - Mountaineering festival: every February climbing clubs camp on Bozdağ and walk to the summit. - Paragliding: the slopes suit paragliding, which is busiest in spring and summer. - Walking: Bozdağ lies on the Efeler Yolu cultural walking route. - Day tours often combine Ödemiş, Birgi, Gölcük, Bozdağ, the Salihli hot springs and Sardis (Sart). Getting there Bozdağ is 29 km from Ödemiş. From İzmir, drive either via Kemalpaşa, Turgutlu and Sart (about 110 km) or via Torbalı, Bayındır or Tire, Ödemiş and then Birgi or Gölcük (about 130 km). Check road, snow and lift conditions before setting out in winter.