Montagne

A challenging start awaits us. If your legs are up to it, now is the time to push your limits! The average slope of the first 12 kilometers is 12%. This means we’re starting our route with a hard climb that can even slow down the pros.

If you’re looking for an adrenaline rush, you’re on the right page! This Enduro MTB course promises high levels of adrenaline and much more! Sixty percent of the route is a path. We arrive at the sea level from an altitude of 300 meters in 4.5 kilometers. And these 4.5 kilometers have the adrenaline level that an extreme sport lover has come to expect!

It’s one of the most challenging MTB routes in Antalya. The first stop will be Çukuryayla at an altitude of approximately 1,770 meters. Beycik, located on the eastern slopes of Mount Olympos, is the finish point, where you can see the Mediterranean Sea. To reach it, you need to lose an altitude of about 1,450 meters in 22 kilometers.

We depart from the center of Kemer, head west towards Gedelme Plateau, and then return to Kemer. This is the ideal route to train ahead of some tougher expeditions. All the climbs are in the first half of the route. The second part will be easy, but be sure to check your brakes for the descent!

We’ll gain a total of a 1,115-meter altitude on this route – and half of it will be in the first 10 kilometers with an average slope of 5%. At the end of the 18th kilometer, we’ll arrive at Maden Bay, an untouched Mediterranean treasure. The bay is ideal for camping, far removed from city noise.

A challenging route in the forests that are full of oxygen! We head towards the village of Çetibeli which is covered in pine trees and sweetgums. On the way, it’s possible to enjoy the silence and breathe in the oxygen of the pristine hills. Leaving behind the villages, we’ll be accompanied by the unique views of Gökova Bay.

This route is for professionals or cyclists who have gained a lot of experience in mountain biking. The descending part has an average slope of 16% that continues from the 9th to the 12th kilometer.

The starting point is Ovacık, a plateau with an altitude of 1,100 meters and bursting with oxygen. With our hands on the brakes, we’ll descend to Gedelme. There, a medieval Byzantine castle from the ninth century awaits us.

This route takes us from Ovacık to the peak of Mount Sarıçınar at an altitude of 1,793 meters. However, our goal is not to rush to our final destination! The cedar forests we’ll encounter will invite us to take a break. Apart from the cedars, peanies, an endemic species, are another good reason to stop.

We are in Seferihisar, a Cittaslow town. The route is a little bit short, but the number of places to visit is high! We’ll see the agora in the ancient port city of Teos and the harbor ruins. In Teos, we’ll also see the ancient parliment building, the cistern and theater, and the temple of Dionysos, the god of winemaking and wine.

A calming and undemanding route around the lakeside. The first six kilometers are a dirt road between four and five meters wide, while narrower passages await us in the last kilometer. Then we will pass by Alaman and Gebekirse Lakes. If its migration season, make sure to take a break and watch the birds.

We’re going to Şirince via olive groves and orchards! First, we’ll climb through the olive groves and arrive at the point with historical ruins called “Kale” (castle in Turkish). Şirince is a village known to many in connection to spiritual stories. Make sure to sample the variety of local wines, and don’t leave without purchasing pure olive oils and gum mastic!

The ancient sanctuary of Claros is our starting point, and the ancient city of Colophon is our finish point! We’ll ride among fruit orchards and maquis shrubland, on forest roads and alleys. If desired, it’s possible to camp around Ataköy Pond.

This route, which is not very long but is quite challenging, ends next to the House of the Virgin Mary. We’re going to climb Bülbüldağı (Mt. Koressos) and gain an altitude of about 300 meters. At the top of the mountain, we’ll find the House of the Virgin Mary, one of Christianity’s holiest shrines.

We are on the west coast of the Karaburun Peninsula! The start and finish points are near sea level, but in the middle of the course, we’ll have to climb. The highest point of the route is the fire watchtower which offers a magnificent view.

We depart from Germiyan, near Çeşme and go to the ancient Ionian city of Erythrai in Ildırı! There are no noteworthy climbs or descents. After leaving Germiyan, we’ll continue through forests, alleys, maquis shrubland, and mostly through olive groves, and arrive in Erythrai. You can see the ancient city in Ildırı, swim in one of the cleanest coasts of the Aegean Sea, and join one of the local boat tours.

Our starting point is Gökliman, also known as Kokar Bay. Kokar Bay’s only settlement is a fish farm. The entire region consists almost exclusively of forests. That’s why the first part of our route takes us on forest roads. Towards the middle of the course, we’ll reach the highest part and an altitude of 361 meters. Then, our descent begins until we reach the village of Zeytinler.

We start off at a sacred shrine and end up in the ancient city of Ephesus, an UNESCO World Heritage Site! We’ll depart from an altitude of 414 meters and descend to an altitude of 350 meters within five kilometers.

We’ll set off by the sea! Many camping areas await us on the Pamucak coast. On the road, we’d pass over the Menderes which gradually silted up the ancient port of Ephesus seperating it from the Aegean Sea. We’ll be traveling through an important natural habitat with the sea in the west and wetlands in the east. During migration season, it’s even possible to observe birds!

From Şirince, we’ll head south of the village, and continue for a while on the cobblestone streets. By way of the orchards, we’ll reach the forest. Moving out of the trees and undergrowth, we’ll see Selçuk and the Küçük Menderes Delta. At the end of our descent, we’ll be in the village of Çamlık.

We depart from Yaylaköy, the village with the highest altitude on the Karaburun Peninsula. An important descent awaits us! We’ll start at an altitude of 431 meters and reach the shore of Lake Iris at 127 meters. Then, we’ll travel through the pine forests. The route ends on the shores of Lake Iris. Like many lakes in the region, Iris is a frequent destination for migratory birds.

The last two routes ended in Zeytinköy. This time we start off there! After the first 2.5 kilometers, the slope gradually increases. The route, which starts at an altitude of 10 meters, at some point reaches an altitude of 301 meters.

One of the easiest routes in Cappadocia starts at Güzelyurt, passes through vineyards, and arrives at the Analipsis Church! After visiting the church, we’ll go into Ihlara Canyon, known as “Türkiye’s Grand Canyon.” The last station will be the underground city of Derinkuyu, one of the largest and deepest of Cappadocia’s many such settlements.

We start at Uçhisar, continue through the single tracks of Pigeon Valley, and arrive at the famous Göreme Open-Air Museum to see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia. Then, we’ll pass Meskendir Valley and head to the village of Çavuşin. It’s time to complete the route by switching to dirt roads with great views!

Après avoir fait une pause dans les salons de thé locaux de Mazikoy, traversé les champs de pommes de terre et traversé les vallées, nous atteindrons l'une des premières colonies de Cappadoce à Soğanlı.

Starting around Damsa Stream and heading towards Sarihan Caravanserai, we’ll see the finest examples of Turkish Seljuk architecture built in the early 13th century on the legendary Silk Road to accommodate traders and their camels.

On this route, we’ll ride through valleys around Pancarlik Valley and visit cave churches dating as early as the 10th century! After riding through the local vineyards and orchards, we’ll arrive at Damsa Dam. We’ll continue through the single tracks of Gomeda Valley and head back to Ürgüp. A small stream crosses the valley and there are pigeon houses carved into the rocks!

From Pancarlik Valley to Ortahisar, to the Red Valley and the village of Cavusin… On this course, we’ll see the best examples of fairy chimneys. At the Zelve Open-Air Museum, we’ll encounter one of the earliest inhabited and most recently abandoned monastic settlements in Cappadocia.

A route for starters around Ürgüp and Ortahisar. We’ll pass by valleys and villages, and through orchards and vineyards. Don’t finish the route before tasting the local wines!

La Culture Nomade ("Yörük" en Turc) occupe une place importante dans la Région Centrale et Occidentale du Taurus. La racine du mot "Yörük" vient du verbe "marcher" ("Yürümek" en Turc). Il signifie «nomade». La route passe par le chemin utilisé par les nomades du Taureau Occidental. En passant, il gagne une altitude d'environ 1900 mètres au total.

A mountain bike route in the calm alleys of Gökova, among the virgin bays and in the forests! Bördübet Bay is beautiful and features pristine bays with campsites. The name of the bay comes from “bird bed.” There are many different bird species here and birdsong will always accompany us as we cycle through the forest.

A 30-kilometer-long route from the famous beach to calm paths! Çamlı welcomes its visitors with its beautiful nature and history. Throughout our trip we’ll be immersed in nature and won’t come across any settlements. There are boat journeys from Çamlı to Cedar Island which is home to the world-famous Cleopatra Beach where legend has it that Cleopatra and Antony once swam.

Centre du district de Dalaman, montée, descente, côtes méditerranéennes, Göcek, remontée, redescente, et encore Dalaman! Pendant 50 kilomètres, nous nous éloignerons des pentes et des pieds des montagnes, qui séparent Dalaman et Göcek. Le premier quart et les autres certaines parties passent par de l'asphalte, le reste par des routes forestières et de montagne.

A short route for exploring İçmeler and its surroundings! İçmeler is a holiday center with many hotels, golden sand, and a crystal clear sea. The park in the district center resembles a botanical garden. In the middle of the route, we’ll come across the Marmaris Honey House. After a short tour of the museum, you can taste the most delicious honeys of the region!

Karacasöğüt is a Blue Cruise destination. There are no big hotels here – only quiet boutique hotels with few people. Along our route, there are rocks with pine trees between them, and yellow flowers scattered among the trees.

Yuvarlakçay est un lieu secret qui vous fera douter de votre présence sur terre. C'est un ruisseau glacé sur le Canyon de Topgözü, entre les districts de Köyceğiz et d'Ortaca. La route ne vous poussera pas trop fort. Vous gagnerez une altitude de 302 mètres au total. Lors des journées les plus chaudes de l'été, il faut y aller, se rafraîchir dans l'eau glacée, manger quelque chose dans le restaurant réputé pour sa truite fraîche!

Une route entre les arbres de sweetgum (liquidambar)! Le sweetgum tree ne peut vivre que dans quelques régions de la Terre: Amérique, Chine et, heureusement, dans le sud-ouest de l'Anatolie. La première moitié du parcours passe dans les forêts de sweetgum. Certains passages sont comme une "jungle"! La cascade de Toparlar, au nord du parcours, est un point idéal pour se rafraîchir pendant les mois d'été.

La route trace un cercle autour du Lac Köyceğiz. L'altitude la plus élevée que nous atteindrons sera d'environ 190 mètres. Le Lac Köyceğiz est une ancienne baie méditerranéenne. Les alluvions que ces vapeurs ont emportées au fil des ans ont transformé cette ancienne baie en lac. La route passe également par l'ancienne ville de Kaunos. Cette ville ancienne est la plus ancienne colonie de la région.

Grimper, descendre, remonter et redescendre. Il est difficile de trouver une route plate sur cet itinéraire. Mais les pentes ne sont pas trop difficiles. Le point de départ est proche des côtes nord d'un lac vierge d'Ortaca: Le Lac Sülüngür. Vous continuerez sur les routes de terre, situées sur les pentes du Mont Kösten.

Le Mont Nuribaba est l'une des montagnes vallonnées de la région. Les 10 premiers kilomètres ont un profil plat. Mais alors, la montée commence. Vous gagnerez une altitude d'environ 850 mètres dans un rayon de 13 kilomètres et arriverez au sommet du Mont Nuribaba. Après avoir fait le plein d'oxygène, vous pouvez suivre la route que vous avez déjà terminé. Il ne sera pas difficile de revenir en arrière en descendant beaucoup.

A hilly route in nature! The first stop is Bördübet, a quiet bay in the Gulf of Gökova, offering unique landscapes. You can choose to cool off by swimming in these quiet bays. There are also camping areas and boutique hotels. Next is Yedi Adalar, which means “Seven Islands” in Turkish. With its coral reefs, it’s one of the most beautiful bays in the Aegean.

Before setting off, you can visit İyilik Kayaları (“Cliffs of Goodness” in Turkish), an ancient city established around the natural cliffs. Hisarönü is a continuation of the ancient city of Bybassos. Today, the historic port welcomes visitors as a beach.

The first stop is Karacasöğüt, an archaeological site that has been inhabited since the Hellenistic period. This is a region with amazing bays that are difficult to reach by car and are mostly visited on boat tours. We’ll pass through the village of Yeşilbelde where organic agriculture is common. The organic peanuts are not to be missed

On the Fürth Way which is between Marmaris and İçmeler, there are small ramps, excellent views, and plenty of oxygen. To reach Mezargediği, we’ll pass through a forest and then we’ll return to İçmeler. In the past, İçmeler was a fishing town but today, it’s a tourism center with luxury hotels. Dozens of restaurants and bars await to offer us a break.

From the end of the Mediterranean to the turquoise Aegean Sea… In a short time, we’ll be at the highest point of the route, and arrive at the English Harbor. In World War II, British submarines escaped the German navy and took refuge here. That’s how the bay got its name!

Les monts de Dalaman sont couverts de verdure et répartis sur un vaste espace! Le premier point de repos de la route se trouve dans le village de Kayadibi, qui abrite les ruines d'Octapolis et les tombes rocheuses. Le village Gürleyik qui est le point d'arrivée est un centre de rafting. C’est le plus long des itinéraires VTT à Dalaman. Et c'est probablement le plus difficile. Nous gagnerons une altitude totale de 1,138 mètres en 54 km.

Ortaca est un district des merveilles naturelles, à l'est de la rivière Dalyan, qui relie le Lac Köyceğiz à la Méditerranée. Notre premier itinéraire à Ortaca n'est pas trop difficile. Il commence près de la Rivière de Dalyan, se dirige vers le sud, les plages et le Lac Sülüngür, revenez! Vous avez la possibilité de changer votre chemin et de vous rendre sur la plage d'Iztuzu, les Baies de Kargıcak et d'Aşı.

Couvert par la mer du sud et par les forêts du nord, Dalaman est un district où le vert domine toutes les autres couleurs excepté le bleu. Le parcours dans ce district naturel n’est pas si long mais comporte beaucoup de montée et de descente. Bien que les 12-13 derniers kilomètres soient plats, la première partie est très vallonnée. Préparez vos jambes!

Une route de vélo de montagne autour de la rivière Dalaman, longue de 229 km, se jette dans la mer en dessinant les limites orientales d'Ortaca. Elle crée la frontière entre la Mer Égée et la Méditerranée. L'itinéraire commence du centre du district d'Ortaca, continue sur l'ancien et le nouveau lit de la rivière de Dalaman, suit la mer jusqu'à la Plage de Sarıgerme.

Now, it’s time for one of the toughest mountain bike routes. We’re going to gain an altitude of 1,285 meters within 58 kilometers. The starting point is Selimiye, a fishing neighborhood. There, the fragrant white blossoms of the almond trees will be waiting for us in February.

Nous allons faire le tour des Tombes Rocheuses de la cité antique de Kaunos et des autres Tombes Rocheuses de la région! Il y a environ 150 Tombes Rocheuses dans la ville antique. Quinze de ces tombes construites en forme de temple, dans l'ordre ionien, entièrement sculptées sur les gros rochers. Vous grimperez sans arrêt les 27ème et 30ème kilomètres. Le reste de la route a un profil plat!

Nous sommes entre la Mer Égée et le Lac Köyceğiz! La route ne passe pas par le sommet du Mont Ölemez. Cependant, lorsque vous arrivez au milieu du chemin, vous pouvez vous rendre en haut en tournant à gauche du panneau "K3-8". Après trois kilomètres, vous atteindrez le sommet de la montagne, qui mesure plus de 900 mètres de haut.

Imaginez une montagne entre le Lac Köyceğiz, la Mer Égée et l'Ancienne Ville de Kaunos. C'est le Mont Ölemez! Il attend les amateurs de VTT avec ses sentiers à l’ombre! Vous gagnerez une altitude de 1089 mètres pour terminer le parcours. À deux endroits, les montées deviennent difficiles: La pente moyenne est de sept pour cent dans les six premiers kilomètres et entre le 25ème et le 30ème km.

Sandras est spectaculaire, haute, sujette aux légendes de la montagne, également connue sous le nom de Mont Çiçekbaba. Le sommet du mont à 2,295 mètres d'altitude, couvert de pins noirs en étés et en automne. Le mont Sandras, une destination fréquente pour les amateurs de sports d'hiver et de randonnée, est le parfait sentier de VTT. Le parcours est de 84 km de long; vous gagnerez une altitude de 1993 mètres!

Acelle Plateau can be accessed by any type of land vehicle from the stabilised road. The plateau can be reached from three different routes. A small part of all three of these roads is covered in asphalt.

Akyazı, which is the starting point of both of our tours, is one of the oldest districts of Sakarya. Our next stop after Akyazı, which became a district in 1944, is Güzlek Plateau. There are more than 20 plateaus in Sakarya and it would be fanciful to say that these plateaus have been sufficiently explored.

Both of our routes start from Beldibi, a neighbourhood of Sakarya's Akyazı district, and head towards Boztepe, another district of Akyazı. With every stop, you become more aware of Sakarya's natural wonder geography.

Doğançay Waterfall, located in Sakarya province, Geyve district, Maksudiye village, is 600 meters above sea level and 25 km from the city centre. Transportation is completely over asphalt and the last two kilometers are on dirt roads.

çiğdem Plateau, located in the Elmacık Mountains close to Hendek within the borders of Sakarya province, at an altitude of 1,400, is covered with crocuses (çiğdem) in spring and autumn, as its name suggests. After Hendek, you reach the çiğdem Plateau by following a winding road in the direction of Göksu and Kurtuluş Villages depending on which direction you turn.

Dokurcun Village is the starting point of our neighbourhood tour in the Akyazı district of Sakarya province. Natural beauties such as çiğdem Plateau, Sülüklü Lake and Sarıgöl are among the frequent destinations of visitors who come from İstanbul for a day.

Keremali Plateau, located between Akyazı and Hendek in Sakarya, is 20 kilometres from Akyazı and 27 kilometres from Hendek. The plateau is one of the four plateaus located on the Keremali Mountain.

One of the favourite locations of our first tour is İnönü Plateau. You reach Erikli Plateau above by following the paths in the forest from İnönü Plateau, located at a peak point on a road that climbs northerwards to Pamukova.

Our tour starts from Karapınar, a neighbourhood of Adapazarı. Then we head to Katırözü Plateau. It is among the destinations where nature lovers go in summer and winter with its magnificent nature and vegetation.

Covering an area of 1,562 hectares, Acarlar Lake is reputed as one of the important tourism centres of Sakarya. Acarlar Lake Floodplain Forest is a first degree natural protected area.

Located in Sakarya's Kocaali district, Maden Stream and Waterfall is a good alternative for nature lovers. It is an ideal place for cycling in a lush environment, accompanied by the sounds of the stream.

We set off from Poyrazlar Lake and pedal to Akgöl, a freshwater alluvial embankment lake, to travel between Karasu and Ferizli districts in Sakarya. The lake was formed by the alluvial deposits accumulated by the Sakarya River, which passes about 2.5 kilometers away.

Soğucak Plateau, located in the Sapanca district of Sakarya, is a good alternative for mountain bike lovers who enjoy adventurous terrain and fascinating nature. Soğucak Plateau, which is a natural beauty among the forests in the high parts of Sapanca, offers its visitors different beauty in every season. Its size is officially 65.19 hectares, in reality 90 hectares. There are caves, streams and endemic species around the plateau, which has an altitude of 1100 meters. It is 35 kilometres from the centre of Sakarya and 20 kilometres from Sapanca.

Yanık Plateau, one of the largest plateaus in Sakarya, is the starting point of our route. Like other plateaus in Sakarya, Yanık Plateau also has wet vegetation. This means that a natural environment generously intertwined with green awaits you.

Starting from Gökçebağ at 925 altitudes, the route climbs up to 1180 meters. This is the highest point of the Botan Valley's northern slope.

The 10 km route starts from the road between Tillo and çınarlısu. The altitude at the starting point is 975 meters and 715 meters at the ending point. The route is categorized as "medium" level, and it is suitable for hiking besides mountain biking.

Starting from 1180 meters altitude 2 km from Taşbalta village, the route goes down to Kirazlı Dam along an 8.5 km long mountain road. Getting flat at the bottom of the valley, the route reaches Erenler after 4 km.