Ski Resorts near Athens: Four suggestions

Who said that to see snow you have to go far away from Athens? And yet there are some ski resorts less than 3 hours away from Athens that you can visit and have a good time enjoying the snow either playing or doing some activity in the snow. Skiing, snowboarding, or snowmobile for lovers of the genre, or just hot chocolate in the chalet overlooking the falling snow. All you need to do is wear warm clothes and a good mood and choose which of the ski resorts near Athens you want to visit.

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Four ski resorts less than 3 hours away from Athens

Kalavrita Ski Center

Stable value in snow. Kalavryta Ski Center is a favorite of many visitors from Athens who want to enjoy fresh snow and not leave too far from Athens. The Kalavryta Ski Center is located in Peloponnese specifically in the prefecture of Achaia. The Helmos Ski Center, as it is also called, spreads between Xerokampos and the peaks of Neraidorachi and Avgo. There, at an altitude of 2,340 meters, there are 12 slopes of a total of 20 kilometers, of lesser and greater difficulty, depending on the level of each visitor.

Its distance is only 191 km away from Athens and it is easily accessible in about 2.5 hours.

Parnassos Ski Center

This ski resort is one of the most popular and favorite winter destinations for those who love skiing or just snow. It is one of the most organized ski resorts that one can visit in Greece and even so close to Athens. One can learn skiing with a teacher and there are many slopes for various levels of skill and knowledge, increased or not difficulty. It is also a ski resort ideal for families as there is also a slope for children who can enjoy the snow and skiing.

Its distance is only 189 km away from Athens and it is easily accessible in 2 hours and 40 minutes.

Ziria Ski Center

Another favorite and gem of Trikala of Corinth. The ski center of Ziria is for those who want something less cosmopolitan but equally organized and nice. Ziria Ski Center is one of the newest ski resorts near Athens as it started operating in 2007. It is also a very family-friendly ski resort as it is addressed most of all to families. In addition to the pistes for adults, advanced, and beginners, there is a baby slope for children to learn their first steps in the world of skiing. Apart from playing in the snow, it is equally enjoyable to enjoy your chocolate or coffee in the chalet.

Its distance is 151 km away from Athens and it can be reached in about 2 hours and 20 minutes.

Velouchi - Karpenisi Ski Center

The fourth and also favorite ski resort on the list is the Velouchi-Karpenisi Ski Center. The timeless ski resort of Evritania is a favorite destination for those who want to enjoy the snow near Athens. 18 high-quality slopes for beginners, experienced, and skiers... on the fingers. But also for those who want to enjoy a few moments in the chalet admiring the snowy landscape. Apart from the ski resort, however, the whole area is full of beauties that you can enjoy during a walk there.