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PALANDOKEN Palandöken is located in Erzurum/Turkiye. Home to many international ski competitions, Palandoken ski resort in Eastern Turkiye is one of Turkiye’s best ski destinations with its superb snow conditions, long runs and excellent facilities and accommodation options. (Turkish for “Dragon”) trail. Due to fog and risk of avalanche, the Ejder lifts and trails are sometimes closed Alternative winter activities at Palandoken ski resort include Alpine skiing, ski touring and heli-skiing while various hotels at the village are well-equipped with wellness facilities such as Turkish baths, saunas, heated swimming pools and fitness centres. The hotels also provide après-ski and nearby Erzurum has numerous restaurants and bars. Palandoken is situated on the northern slopes of the mountain which shares the same name and has an altitude in excess of 9,842 feet. And because of its fine grained-light powder snow, Palandoken mountain is one of the famous skiing destinations in Turkiye. It offers a great opportunities and wonderful skiing tours that you will never forget. The toughest run is on the backside of the mountain, known as the Ejder The skiing season begin in November and last as long as until June. There are four hotels on the mountain: Polat Renaissance hotel, Dedeman hotel, Dedeman Ski Lodge, Palan Hotel and Xanadu Snow White.