Palandöken mountain is about 2200-3176 m altitute and covers  the area which is on the south.north-east,south-west of the cift. Mount Palandöken covers area of 72 km. in length and 25 km. in width Mt. Palandöken.which is among the foremost and privileged ski-centers in point of  winter tourism and winter sports in Turkey.has conveyed the features of the International main station for winter activities. with this feature.it constitutes the most significant part of the city tourism sector. The south ski run is 8 km. long. The north ski run is devised tor the advanced skiers.