Hacılar Gate

Hacılar Gate opened in February 2012 as Serçel Ski Resort under the Erciyes Master Plan. When it first opened, it had two ski runs, an enclosed gondola, a T-bar lift and café-restaurant facilities. Today it is one of Erciyes’s four main entrances.

The standout feature at Hacılar Gate is the Lifos Gondola. Its lower station is at 2,088 metres and the gondola rises to 2,636 metres. The enclosed ride is also an option for visitors who are not skiing but want to see the mountain views. The resort says pedestrians can use the Hacılar Gondola; check current ticket and operating information before you go.

There are options beyond skiing to make your visit easier: H2650 Cafe Restaurant and Gondol Seyir Cafe & Restaurant are listed here. Equipment rental is also available, and anyone looking for ski lessons can consider Snow Academia at Erciyes. Kaf Otel, beside the slopes, is an option if you want to stay in this area.

In short, choose Hacılar Gate if you want to ride the gondola, enjoy the views and keep skiing, food or accommodation in the same area. Since slope and lift operations depend on weather, check current conditions. Shuttle services between the gates also run at weekends and during the school mid-year break in season.