Karpenisi Ski Center to Receive €9.9 Million Upgrade for Year-round Operations

Karpenisi Ski Center Photo source: Tourism Ministry

The Karpenisi Ski Center, located in Central Greece, is set to receive significant upgrades aimed at extending its operational period beyond the winter season.

The project has been approved by Greek Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni and will be funded by Greece’s Recovery and Resilience Fund (RRF), with a budget of 9.9 million euros.

The Region of Central Greece proposed the investment as part of a national strategy to promote mountain tourism and ensure ski resorts operate throughout the year. The initiative is expected to reduce seasonality, support the local economy, and generate employment opportunities for the region.

Project overview

Located on Mount Tymfristos in Velouchi at an altitude of 1,840 meters, the Karpenisi Ski Center features five lifts and 18 slopes. With the approval of the investment plan, the ski center will undergo several key upgrades designed to enhance its infrastructure and extend its appeal to visitors during all seasons.

An impression of the new lifts. Photo source: Central Greece Region

The planned improvements include:

• New aerial lift: A modernized lift system will replace the ski center’s main lift, improving transportation efficiency for visitors and enhancing overall capacity.
• Mountain coaster system: A thrilling 1,096-meter alpine coaster will be installed, utilizing the “Theseus” lift to transport 32 carriages. This will provide an exciting off-season attraction for visitors year-round.
• Dry slope ski facility: A 1,520-square-meter dry slope, equipped with a 40-meter Tubby Evolution Neveplast slope, will offer skiing opportunities for beginners and children during the warmer months.
• New snowmobiles: Additional snowmobiles will improve winter operations, enhancing mobility on the slopes and offering more recreational activities for visitors.

A map of the Karpenisi Ski Center. Photo source: Central Greece Region

Supporting year-round tourism

“This is excellent news for the Karpenisi Ski Center,” said Central Greece Governor Fanis Spanos. “The modernization efforts will equip the center for multi-seasonal operation, making it more attractive to both winter and off-season tourists.”

The upgrade follows the Tourism Ministry’s ongoing efforts to improve the infrastructure of ski resorts across the country.

According to the ministry, Karpenisi is the fifth ski resort to receive approval for upgrades under the Recovery and Resilience Fund, joining other projects at Parnassos, Seli, 3-5 Pigadia and Anilio.

Minister Kefalogianni highlighted that the initiative is part of a broader strategy to address seasonality and stimulate economic growth in Greece’s mountain regions.