Trekking (Discover The Volcanic Hills Of Erciyes)

Turkey's Erciyes has the best walking maps, routing hiking trails in the mountains as accompanied by the unique landscape.

The event maintained under the supervision of professional mountain guides from Erciyes A.Ş. on Erciyes throughout the summer season is open for participants from all ages.

Participants first gather in the Tekir area on Saturdays to spend a pleasant tent night at the Çobanini Kamp area at 2,900 meters. The hike that starts early in the morning continues through the routes passing from the glacier pond and the ridge area within the Çobanini basin. With this activity, you can explore the volcanic landscape of Erciyes by walking the glaciers; you can enjoy pleasant moments inside nature.

For more information and to participate in the trekking program, you can make a reservation by calling Kayseri Erciyes A.Ş. at 0352 342 3917 or 0533 163 80 39.

You need to have all the items with you that is listed below,

Participants should bring their sleeping bags or blankets, hiking boots, backpacks, jackets, mittens., gloves, googgles, headgear and health certificates. The trekking schedule on Erciyes is as below:

Coming together at 2 p.m. on Erciyes Ski Resort Tekir Gate

14:30 Teleferik ile Zümrüt Üst İstasyonuna varış

Reaching to Zümrüt Top Station with Chair Lift

15:00 Arrival to Çobanini Camp field

19:00 Dinner

22:00 Sleeping -Resting

07:30 Breakfast

08:00 Leaving for Trekking

12:00 Reaching the Camping Area (Having some rest)

14:00 Getting prepared

14:30 Return to the Tekir Entrance

Not : All the participants must have health certificate and the hours may change depending on the weather conditions on Mt.Erciyes