In Hakkari, where there are mountains with a snow depth of approximately four meters in winter and also high-altitude plateaus, skiing can be enjoyed for at least six months of the year. In our country, Hakkari is one of the provinces that opens the ski season earliest and closes it last. The snow falling in Hakkari is very suitable for skiing and winter sports. Hakkari is a natural wonder where you can enjoy skiing in clean and beautiful weather and breathing mountain air. There are very suitable tracks for both amateur skiers and professional skiers.
Mergabüt Ski Facilities, located 12 kilometers away from the city center, at an altitude of 2700 meters; It is in service until the end of April, with a 900-meter long chairlift and a 3-storey chalet. Mergabüt Ski Facilities is located on the northern side of the province due to its location. It is planned to build approximately 3 kilometers of tracks in the near future, where the cable car and chairlift system will be used.
Mergabüt Ski Center has tracks starting at an altitude of 2700 meters and going up to an altitude of 3700 meters for touring skiing, which is the passion of mountaineers and skiers. The main ones of these tracks are; Bercelan Plateau (2800 – 3700 meters), Heaven and Hell Valley (2600 – 3400 meters), Cilo Sat Lakes (2500 – 3300 meters) are Bay Village. (2200 – 2900 meters)
Additionally, Mergabüt Ski Facilities, located 12 kilometers from Hakkari centre, has ideal tracks for horse-drawn sleigh rides. Horse sleigh has the potential to be shown as an alternative winter sport in Hakkari. These facilities, which will enable winter sports to be recognized more effectively in our country, also have the quality to make positive contributions to increasing the interest of young people in these sports.