Palandoken Ski Center is located on the northern slopes of the Palandoken Mountain in the Eastern Anatolia Region, southwest of the town of Erzurum. The distance between the center and Erzurum is 5 km and takes 10 minutes by car. The nearest airport is 20 minutes away.

The duration of the skiing season is 150 days a year. The altitude in the skiing area of Palandoken is 2200-3176 m and the most suitable skiing conditions are between 10 December and 10 May The average snow fall is 2- 3 m in normal winter conditions. Due to the climate, the quality of the snow is "powdery" all through the season.

Palandoken Ski Center is equipped with 3 chairlifts, 1 T bar and a telecabin (3 km). Qualified skiing instructors and equipment for hire are available. The center has first aid facilities and a rural clinic. The slopes and mechanical equipment are under surveillance of experts. Accommodations can be booked directly.

If you want to get Palandoken, then Transportation by plane to Erzurum is advised. Turkish Airlines has shuttle from the airport to the city and the ski resort hotels has bus services from the city to Palandoken, 5 km away from Erzurum.