ALTERNATIF OUTDOOR SKI TOURING and SNOW SHOEING

South-west Turkey is not just a summer destination; in winter it also has a lot to offer outdoor-lovers in search of action, adventure and an escape from city life.

The Western Taurus mountain range extends west into Muğla province, and there are two mountains in this region suitable for winter sports, Mount Sandras (2294 m) and Mount Eren (2677 m). Both have good snow cover between December and April.

Our tours

We offer guided ski-touring and snow-shoeing tours of differing lengths for groups of up to 12 people. Accommodation is in village houses or camping, depending on the route and conditions.

What is ski touring? (also known as ski-randonee, ski mountaineering, and alpine touring)

A way of exploring the winter mountain landscape on skis, without the aid of ski lifts - so its an ideal way of discovering the beauty of mountains far away from busy ski-resorts. Special ski equipment is used that allows you to climb slopes on you skis, as well as skiing down them.

What is snow-shoeing?

Wide, specially designed plastic snow-shoes are strapped to your normal walking boots to allow you to walk on snow without sinking. For those without ski touring equipment, its the perfect way to go hiking in the snow. We provide snow shoes for those who don't have their own ski-touring equipment.

Mt. Eren (2.677 m)
Mount Eren i.s located near the town of Seki, 74 km north-east of Fethiye. As it is higher than Mount Sandras, the higher slopes are unforested, allowing wide views in all directions. We can also enjoy the hospitality and conversation of the local people in Temel Village. This region is suitable for tours of 1 to 5 days.

Mt. Sandras (2.294 m)
Mount Sandras is located to the north of the town of Köyceğiz, which is just 30 minutes drive from Dalaman airport. Tours start from the mountain village of Ağla, from where there are wonderful views over Köycegiz Lake. This region is suitable for 1-day and weekend tours. The slopes are clad with fresh-smelling pine forests, and during our trip we may visit one or both of the beautiful lakes here. The highest slopes are forested with ancient specimens of a rare variety of cedar tree.