On its summit, you will find the church of St. Ilias, dated since the first World War, while in its basement, there is a cenotaph of the war’s victims. There is a big variety of habitats on the mountain.
There are composite forests with oaks, chestnut, pine trees and firs. There are also deep valleys and grass land. On the slopes of the mountain, when the snow comes, you can find the victims of adrenaline. So, if you want to be a victim too or the executioner, let’s ski!
The ski center of Kaimaktsalan has 7 lifts, one aerial of 2 seater and 6 slides. There are 14 piste for all levels of difficulty. There are 4 piste for races with electronic timer and one of them is the only piste in Greece with Olympic standards for free descent and with altitude of 3528 m/11574 ft. There are also 3 baby pistes, 3 difficult, 3 easy and 1 of medium difficulty.
There are ski schools in the center, with experts in case you need to improve your skills. There are bar and restaurant in the ski center where you can take a break from your adventurous games with the snow. If you want to escape for a while from the ski center, you can visit the old St. Athanasius. It’s a beautiful village, located at 9km/5mi away from the ski center. The traditional housing and the hospitable villagers will totally seduce you. You can taste good food in the nice restaurants and relax in the comfortable accommodations with the amazing view.
Brainerd is a city located in Crow Wing County, Minnesota, United States. It is one of the largest cities in Central Minnesota. In this outstanding city you will come across an impressive ski area, called Mount Ski Gull.
Southern of Greece, in Achaea, you can find Chelmos, a beautiful mountain range in the Peloponnese region. Its name means a mountain with snow. It is also known as Aroania and it has the highest top (2355 m/7726 ft). It's a place where the ancient myths travel all over the region.
Massif du Sud is a well-known ski mountain spot, at about 90 km/55 mi southeast of Quebec City, Canada. The spot represents part of the same name park, Park du Massif du Sud. It is widely known that if you visit this place, you will definitely enjoy yourself in all fields.
Cleveland is the most populous city in the state of Ohio and the county seat of Cuyahoga County, United States of America. It is located in the northeastern Ohio right on the southern shore of Lake Erie, only 60 mi/97 km west of the Pennsylvania border.
Beaver Creek Resort is a well-known ski resort in western United States, near Avon, Colorado. In early December the resort hosts World Cup events. The resort is famous for the quality of amenities that offers to its visitors. That's why many people visit this place every year.
It is thought that if you visit Mont Saint-Sauveur, you give yourself the opportunity to feel what is called, best vacations. Mont Saint-Sauveur is a well-known mountain and ski resort, located in Saint-Sauveur, Quebec, Canada. The spot is only a 56 minute drive, north of Montreal in the Laurentians Mountains. A lot of people visit this place every year from all over the world, as here they can enjoy themselves in all fields.
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, known worldwide for its mythological importance, as according to the religion of the ancient Greeks, the 12 "Olympian" gods lived there. Located in Pieria region, on the borders of Macedonia and Thessaly, this incredible mountainous massif has a number of peaks with the highest of all, called Mytikas, reaching a top elevation of 9573 ft / 2918 m and is surrounded by deep gorges and areas of outstanding biodiversity.
Following its successful completion in the four previous years, the leading mountain running race in Epirus and one of the greatest in Greece, comes this year, on July 24th and 26th, 2015.
Chalkidiki is an enchanting peninsula that is situated in the south east of Thessaloniki, the second-largest city in Greece. The area is a great combination of lush vegetation, stunning depths of the sea along with sandy or rocky beaches, romantic bays and interesting archaeological sites.
Calling all fans of extreme driving skills, speed and off road routes. Serres, in Northern Greece, is preparing to host the biggest Rally ever held in Greece. After five successful years, from 2011 to 2015, the 6th edition of the Serres Rally is upgrading and is now part of the FIM (Federation International de Motocyclisme) and FIM Europe calendar and an official event of the Cross Country Rally Raid World!
Mount Kissavos or Ossa, is situated on the east side of Thessaly region, facing the amazing Tempi Vale and Mount Olympus to the north, whereas to the west the beautiful plain of Larissa. The location offers many opportunities for outdoor activities and adrenaline sports, such as hiking, canyoning and mountain biking.
Olympus Marathon returns for the 13th year to the sacred grounds of Mount Olympus in Greece. Following the course of an ancient Greek sacred route towards the top of the mountain to honor the God of the Gods, Zeus, this is a race that will stay carved in your memory forever!
Close your eyes and imagine yourself walking through beautiful landscapes, hear the voice of the birds, feel the playful disposition of wild abele and chestnut tree, breath the fresh air and let the magic of the blue horizon to seduce your senses. Your fantasy can turned into a reality. The only think you should do is to visit Pelion.
Vasilitsa is one of the best ski centers in Greece. In the middle of Pindos, it offers the opportunity to admire the treasures of nature. The coniferous trees, the acid and the oak are the guards of this beautiful place. If you feel like the daily routine is burning your mind out, let's freeze it for a while. The pure snow will clear your mind and your board will awake your wild instincts.
