Kalavryta Back Country Skiing
Tour overview
Kalavryta Back Country Skiing! Enjoy beautiful back country skiing routes on the mythical Mount Chelmos!
Highlights
- Spectacular views of the Corinthian Gulf and surrounding mountain peaks
- Ski on undiscovered paths
- Choose your route according to your ski level
Our Trekking Hellas guide meets and picks you up from your establishment in Kalavryta. After collecting our necessary equipment we head towards the base of the Kalavryta Ski Resort at an altitude of 1,700 meters, where we get ready for our Kalavryta Back Country Skiing experience. After a small briefing, we have the opportunity to choose between two hiking routes according to the skiing level of the group and the weather conditions:
Easy Route
Distance:6 km
Ascent: 500m / Descent: 500m
Moderate Route:
Distance:9 km
Ascent: 700m / Descent: 1000m
From the base of the ski resort, we head west, towards undiscovered slopes of the Helmos mountain range. We will come upon a mountain refuge and enjoy the spectacular views of the surrounding mountain tops of the rest of the Peloponesse, as well as the mountain range of Mainland Greece towards the North, while having a picnic. We will then enjoy couloir and alpine skiing, while enjoying the views of the Corinthian Gulf. Due to the climate, the quality of the snow is usually mint and powdery.
At the end of either route we choose, we will enjoy a traditional snack with a warm beverage.
Trekking Hellas offers a variety of activities in Kalavryta and the Peloponnese, like the Vouraikos Cog Railway Hike or the Off Road Tour in Mt Chelmos. In close proximity to Kalavryta in the region of Arcadia you can enjoy Rafting and Hiking in Lousios Gorge. Our tours can be incorporated in our multi day adventures likes our Active and Culture Tour in the Peloponnese.
Activities
Tour Summary
Duration
Difficulty level
Duration of program: 4-6 hours
Duration of activity: 3-5 hours
Period of operation: December – April depending on snow coverage
Price:
- 165€/pp for 2 participants
- 140€/pp for 3 participants
- 130€/pp for 4 participants
- 120€/pp for 5-6 participants
Participation requirements
- Good physical condition
- Good skiing level (ability to ski off-piste)
- Min 15 years of age
Tour Details
Tour inclusions
- Pick up and Drop off transfers
- English speaking Trekking Hellas Guide
- First aid kits and other necessary equipment
- Greek traditional Picnic and a warm beverage
- Safety equipment (ARVA, PROBE)
- VAT
Tour exclusions
- Anything not mentioned above
- Entrance fees to Ski resort
- Personal accident & health insurance
FAQ
- 1st layer: isothermal shirt and trousers
- 2nd layer: light water and windproof jacket and trousers
- Small hiking backpack 20L
- Light gloves, sun glasses, ski mask, cap or buff
- 1,5L water bottle, snack, fruit
- Mountaineering ski equipment
If you are not travelling with your own equipment please contact directly our ski rental partner: https://www.klaoudatos-skishop.gr
- Skimo set: 30€/day – 50€/2days – 60€/3days
- Safety set (sonde, shovel, transceiver): 20€/day – 30€/2days – 40€/3days
- Crampons/piolet set: 20€/day – 30€/2days – 40€/3days
- December – April depending on snow coverage
- Pick up/Drop off at your establishment in Kalavryta
- 09.00am
Itinerary
- 08:00 Pick up from your accommodation in Kalavryta
- 08:30 Pick up necessary ski equipment
- 09:30-10:00 Briefing and fitting equipment
- 10:00-12:00 Activity
- 12:00-12:30 Traditional picnic
- 12:30-14:00 Activity
- 14:00 Return/transfer
Gallery
Kalavryta
4x4
Off-Road Tour in Mt. Chelmos
Kalavryta, Peloponnese
Canoe-Kayak
Kayak Lake Tsivlou
