--- title: Petran Plateau slug: petran-plateau-09cfb url: /detay/petran-plateau-09cfb type: article language: English entity: primary: Petran Plateau type: article disambiguation: Discover Petran Plateau: a high-altitude Turkish plateau with stunning nature, unique ski culture, and traditional lifestyle. categories: - name: Geography slug: cografya-2 url: /kategori/cografya-2 tags: - Lazboard - Petran Yaylası - yaylacılık - İkizdere - Karadeniz Bölgesi author: Elyesa Köseoğlu created_at: 2025-05-31T23:38:03.861394+03:00 updated_at: 2025-06-04T12:42:32.515994+03:00 --- # Petran Plateau ## Article Content [Petran Plateau](/en/detay/petran-yaylasi-e749e/llms.txt) is a high-altitude plateau located in the [İkizdere district](/en/detay/ikizdere-district-cb7e1/llms.txt) of [Rize province](/en/detay/rize-province-4517e/llms.txt), in the Black Sea Region of Turkey. Situated at approximately 2,000 meters above sea level, it lies at the foothills of the Eastern Black Sea Mountains. The plateau, which hosts various types of vegetation, is surrounded by alpine meadows, spruce, and fir forests. ### **Climate and Natural Features** Although the region is influenced by the Black Sea climate, due to its high altitude, it has cool and humid weather in the summer months. In the winter, there is heavy snowfall. The plateau experiences foggy and rainy weather conditions for most of the year. These climate conditions are favorable for the growth of diverse plant species. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/05/31/1aGA45v7uuYCbs5NnN1KYpuqfAuwtdkS.png) *Petran Plateau* [^1] ### **Cultural Features and Lifestyle** Petran Plateau is one of the temporary settlement areas used by locals engaged in nomadic animal husbandry during the summer. Traditional plateau life, livestock activities, and region-specific architectural structures (such as wooden plateau houses) are present in this area. During summer months, the locals produce items like cheese, butter, and corn bread, and traditional production methods are among their sources of livelihood. ### **Ski Culture and Outdoor Sports** Petran Plateau is one of the few places in Turkey where traditional wooden skis, known locally as "lazboard," are still used. These skis have been used by the local people for centuries, both for winter transportation and recreation. Since the 2000s, athletes and documentary filmmakers interested in extreme sports have begun to discover Petran Plateau, and this natural ski culture has been promoted through documentaries and sports projects. The plateau attracts the interest of some visitors. ### **Transportation and Access** Access to the plateau from the İkizdere town center is possible by private vehicles during the summer months. However, the road conditions are affected by seasonal rainfall, and during the winter, transportation is often not possible. ## Academic Sources and References 1. Rize Takip. "Petran Yaylası." Yayınlanma 2 Ağustos 2014. Accessed May 31, 2025. https://www.rizetakip.com/icerik/petran-yaylasi-620.​ 2. Rize İl Kültür ve Turizm Müdürlüğü. "Yayla Turizmi." Accessed May 31, 2025. https://rize.ktb.gov.tr/TR-112789/yayla-turizmi.html. 3. Şahin Bünyamin, Doğadakiler. "Rize - İkizdere Yaylaları." Yayınlanma Accessed May 31, 2025. https://dogadakiler.com/Gezilesi-Yerler/rize-ikizdere-yaylalari/.​ ## Citations [^1]: T.C. Kültür ve Turizm Bakanlığı. “Petran Yaylası.” Kültür Portalı. Erişim 19 Nisan 2025. https://kulturportali.gov.tr/turkiye/rize/gezilecekyer/petran-yaylasi.