Velouchi

Photo of Velouchi

Photo by Yiannis Andredakis

Details

Elevation (feet): 7595
Elevation (meters): 2315
Continent: Europe
Country: Greece
Range/Region: Balkan Peninsula
Range/Region: Greek-Albanian Ranges
Difficulty: Walk up
Best months for climbing: Jun, Jul, Sep
Nearest major airport: Athens
Convenient Center: Karpenisi

Thanks to Kostis Gortzis for adding this peak.

Description

In the heart of Central Greece, Mt Velouchi is a very attractive mountain where pure powder exists, in relation with others mountains around Greece. A populated ski resort is reached at 1840m. where several ski-lifts and a number of beginners slopes as well as for advanced skiers exist. From the hostel (ski area) it is about 1,30h walk/Ski tour to the top. (peak Psili Korfi 2315m.) Descending you will enjoy a 40-45 degree slope -800m.-long- skiing or "sliding" to the car park.

Thanks to Kostis Gortzis for this description.

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