Turkey’s Erciyes Ski Resort is set to welcome the world’s best snowcross athletes as it hosts the FIM Snowcross World Championship 2025.
This high-energy event, which will take place on 15 and 16 March, will bring together top snowmobile racers from across the globe, transforming the snowy slopes of Mount Erciyes into a battleground of speed, skill, and endurance.
With competitors from Scandinavia, North America, and Europe, the championship will showcase elite snowmobile racing, where riders take on extreme winter conditions in pursuit of the world title. The high-altitude terrain and unpredictable snow tracks of Erciyes promise to add even more excitement to this already adrenaline-fueled competition.
Over the past decade, Erciyes Ski Resort has emerged as a premier winter sports destination. Located in central Turkey, it features over 100 kilometers of ski slopes, modern facilities, and world-class event-hosting capabilities.
Turkey’s investment in winter tourism and international sporting events has positioned Erciyes as a top location for extreme sports. Hosting the FIM Snowcross World Championship 2025 is a major milestone for Turkish winter tourism and reinforces the country’s ability to attract world-class athletes and spectators.
With 41 different ski slopes, Erciyes Ski Resort, which holds the title of Turkey’s most advanced ski center, hosted the inaugural championship last year. The 2024 event reached approximately 850 million people through television, internet, and social media broadcasts. The organization, which received top marks from international authorities for its infrastructure, aims to be broadcast in 86 countries this year through TV coverage.
Snowcross is one of the most extreme winter motorsports, requiring speed, strength, and technical skill. Riders navigate sharp turns, icy terrain, and intense jumps, pushing their limits as they compete head-to-head on a fast-paced track.
At Erciyes 2025, the world’s top snowmobile racers will take on the challenging course, battling for the coveted FIM World Champion title. Fans can expect high-speed chases, daring maneuvers, and fierce competition throughout the event.
Hosting a global event like the FIM Snowcross World Championship is expected to bring a major boost to Turkey’s winter tourism industry. Thousands of visitors, including athletes, teams, media, and fans, will arrive in Erciyes, benefiting hotels, restaurants, and local businesses.
In the international leg of the championship, Galip Alp Baysan, who recently became the first Turkish athlete to compete for Turkey in the event, will also take part in Erciyes. The championship, which will bring together the world’s best snowcross athletes, will be held on challenging snowy terrains.
Finnish athlete Victoria Laine, who will compete in the breathtaking landscape of Erciyes, where fierce battles for leadership will take place, said:
“I will be coming to Turkey for the Women’s World Snowmobile Championship. I’m very happy about the event being held in Erciyes.”
Norwegian athlete Robert Lunden expressed his excitement, saying:
“I’m very happy to be competing in the Erciyes leg of the World Championship.”
Swedish athlete Tilde Karelius added:
“Racing in Turkey will be fun.”
The championship also strengthens Erciyes’ reputation as a top destination for international winter events, attracting more travelers looking for thrilling sports experiences beyond skiing and snowboarding.
