GREVENA
The resort offers a rich variety of first-class facilities: 2 chair lifts, and 6 ski lifts, 16 ski runs about 16 km in length, the longest beginners ski run in Greece (3,860m), a snowboarding run (halfpipe available), ski schools, skiing equipment rentals, 2 daytime chalets, and 1 guesthouse.
Snowboarders prefer Vassilitsa for a variety of reasons. Snowboarders can freeride backcountry using natural ramps to get big air, or slalom using the huge beech trees as guides. But the star attraction is the halfpipe, where expert snowboarders do truly amazing air tricks: they slide, perform carved turns, or handplant on snowboard. Snow enthusiasts can embark on a snow rafting adventure barrelling down the mountain slopes in a hot dog for two, or riding in a 12-passenger raft.
Within a distance of 45 km from Grevena town traditional guest houses offer a pleasant stay; there are also first-class hotels which provide luxury accommodation for those interested. Relax here, explore the nearby area and enjoy the activities on offer.
Set off on a hiking tour in the Valia Calda National Forest Park. Join a rafting party to explore the Venetikos River, or go on a jeep-safari excursion. Visit the Grevena area, known as a mushroom hunting region, and take a trip to Samarina, a picturesque village built up the east slope of the highest peak of the Pindus Mountain chain.
Vassilitsa Ski Resort
Mt. Vassilitsa is a high mountain – its peak exceeding 2,200m. The local weather conditions make the environment very pleasant for winter sports fans. Powder snow covers challenging, intermediate and beginner runs until springtime. Even if fog covers the mountain, you don’t get lost because the big trees serve as visual reference points. Vassilitsa resort is a favourite destination for snow sports fans.The resort offers a rich variety of first-class facilities: 2 chair lifts, and 6 ski lifts, 16 ski runs about 16 km in length, the longest beginners ski run in Greece (3,860m), a snowboarding run (halfpipe available), ski schools, skiing equipment rentals, 2 daytime chalets, and 1 guesthouse.
Snowboarders prefer Vassilitsa for a variety of reasons. Snowboarders can freeride backcountry using natural ramps to get big air, or slalom using the huge beech trees as guides. But the star attraction is the halfpipe, where expert snowboarders do truly amazing air tricks: they slide, perform carved turns, or handplant on snowboard. Snow enthusiasts can embark on a snow rafting adventure barrelling down the mountain slopes in a hot dog for two, or riding in a 12-passenger raft.
Within a distance of 45 km from Grevena town traditional guest houses offer a pleasant stay; there are also first-class hotels which provide luxury accommodation for those interested. Relax here, explore the nearby area and enjoy the activities on offer.
Set off on a hiking tour in the Valia Calda National Forest Park. Join a rafting party to explore the Venetikos River, or go on a jeep-safari excursion. Visit the Grevena area, known as a mushroom hunting region, and take a trip to Samarina, a picturesque village built up the east slope of the highest peak of the Pindus Mountain chain.
