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Erzurum: A Strategic Choice for Sports Camps

Located in Eastern Turkey, Erzurum has established itself as a trusted destination for high-performance training camps. Its unique combination of elevation, professional infrastructure, and a calm, focused environment attracts teams from across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Whether you're planning pre-season preparation or endurance development, Erzurum offers all the conditions needed for results-driven training.

Why Choose Erzurum for Your Training Camp?

  • Altitude Advantage
    One of Türkiye's highest cities, at around 1,900 m above sea level
  • Elite Facilities
    World-class sports facilities: football, swimming, athletics, martial arts and more
  • Ideal Climate
    Cooler summer climate — ideal for endurance and performance
  • Event-Proven
    Host of international events: Universiade, FIS, Turkish national team camps

Altitude training in Erzurum: how a camp works

Erzurum is one of the highest cities in Türkiye, at around 1,900 m above sea level. Athletes live and train at altitude while using full-size competition venues in the city itself, not a remote mountain camp.
Most teams plan a 2–4 week block. The first days are lighter while athletes adapt to the thinner air, then volume builds step by step. Summers are cool and dry, so teams can train twice a day without the heat of the coast.

We plan the camp with your coaches: session times on the track and in the pool, rest days, medical checks, meals and all transfers between the hotel and the venues.

Kazım Karabekir Athletics Track

Erzurum's main athletics venue at altitude, host of international meetings including the 2023 International Sprint and Relay Cup.
Track: 400 m synthetic, 8 lanes
Jumps and throws: yes
Gym and changing rooms: yes

Used by the Kosovo National Triathlon Team and athletes from the UAE National Para Athletics Team for altitude blocks with Orso.
Kosovo national triathlon team running on Kazım Karabekir Athletics Track, Erzurum, with snow-capped Palandöken mountains

Palandöken Olympic Swimming Pool

An indoor, 10-lane Olympic-size pool run by the Erzurum Youth and Sports Directorate, next to the Palandöken Sports Hall.
Swimmers and triathletes get reserved lanes for altitude sessions, with a fitness room on site. In 2026 Kosovo triaathlon natıonal team and a Japanese swimmer and coach trained here with Orso as part of an individual altitude camp.
Swimmer training at altitude in the 10-lane Palandöken Olympic Swimming Pool, Erzurum

Other sports facilities in Erzurum

  • Football fields (natural grass & artificial turf)
  • Indoor & outdoor swimming pools
  • Athletics stadiums and Olympic track
  • Indoor arenas for basketball, volleyball, and martial arts
  • Winter sports facilities

Teams and athletes who trained with us in Erzurum

From Europe to the Gulf and Asia, teams choose Erzurum for altitude blocks organised by Orso.
Kosovo National Triathlon Team: altitude endurance block, 2026
Athletes from the UAE National Para Athletics Team: altitude camp, 2026
Japanese swimmer and coach: individual altitude camp at the Palandöken Olympic Pool, 2026
Kosovo triathletes during an altitude training camp at Kazım Karabekir Athletics Track, Erzurum

Athletics Training Camps News & Updates.

Explore our portfolio of successfully managed training camps and international athletic competitions in Turkey.

    Getting to Erzurum and best time for a camp

    Erzurum Airport (ERZ) has direct flights from Istanbul and Ankara. We meet the team at arrivals and transfer you to the hotel, about [X min] from the airport.
    Summer (June–September) is the main season for altitude blocks in athletics, para athletics, triathlon and swimming. Winter camps are available for winter sports on request.

    Want to finish with a sea-level block? Many teams combine Erzurum with training camps in Antalya or a summer camp in Bolu, near Istanbul. Swimmers and triathletes can also see our swimming and triathlon camps in Erzurum.
    FAQ

    FAQ: altitude training camps in Erzurum

    • Q:
      What is the altitude of Erzurum?
      A:
      Around 1,900 m above sea level, high enough for a classic altitude training block.
    • Q:
      How long should an altitude camp be?
      A:
      Most teams plan 2–4 weeks. We adapt the programme to your coaches' plan and the athletes' experience at altitude.
    • Q:
      Is Erzurum suitable for para athletes?
      A:
      Yes. We have hosted athletes from the UAE National Para Athletics Team in Erzurum and plan accessible transfers, rooms and venue access for every para team.
    • Q:
      Can we combine Erzurum with another location?
      A:
      Yes. Many teams finish with a sea-level block in Antalya or a summer camp in Bolu, near Istanbul.

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