The ski center of Kalavryta is just 15 km from Kalavryta, on the slopes of mount Helmos.
The Kalavryta Ski Center is located 191 km from Athens and 93 kilometers from Patras. To get there you have to turn to the 159th kilometer of the New National Road “Athinon – Patron”, at the junction of Kalavryta and Ski Center.
The ski center opened in 1988 and immediately became a favorite destination for thousands of winter sports enthusiasts. Many things contributed to that. The proximity to Athens and Patras, the excellent organization and the landscape with its unique beauty are just some of its advantages.
The ski resort of Kalavryta has 11 excellent tracks for each difficulty level ranging from 2328 meters up to 1700 meters. If you do not like skiing, or just want to take a break, the Kalavryta Ski Center features a snow park for snowboard and impressive stunts, and a tubes park to slide with inflated tubes down a snowy slope.
At the ski center of Kalavryta you will also find learning schools, stores to rent your equipment and of course a chalet to relax between or after your excursions.
The ski resort was envisioned and implemented by Panos Polkas, who was the mayor of Kalavryta from 1974 to 1990. After his death in 2002, the ski resort bears his name to honor him.
More information concerning the Kalavryta Ski Center can be found in www.kalavrita-ski.gr and the number 26920 24451.