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Pelion–Agriolefkes Ski Centre at a glance
reference figures — confirm on the daySnow reliability
Marginal / low
Lowest tier — best right after fresh snow. Always confirm the lifts are turning. Top station 1471 m.
Elevation
1471 m top
↕ 301 m vertical
1170 m base
Getting there
Base at Chania Pelion; Portaria/Makrinitsa; Volos
The lifts sit roughly 2 km above town on a mountain road that wants winter tyres or chains after fresh snow.
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On the snow
Alpine skiing, snowboarding, beginner tuition and occasional night-skiing events, with exceptional mountain-and-sea views.
At the centre
Chair/surface/baby lifts, chalet/refreshments, ski school, equipment rental and nearby accommodation in Chania.
Off the slopes
Portaria, Makrinitsa and Zagora villages, Volos tsipouradika, Pelion cuisine, hiking and Aegean-coast excursions.
Base town
Chania Pelion; Portaria/Makrinitsa; Volos
About 2 km away — Established seasonal centre.
Season
Usually December–March, highly snow-dependent because of the lower elevation; confirm conditions before setting out.
Check before you drive up
Greek lifts are snow- and wind-dependent — a published count isn't a promise. Sources count 6–8 named routes. The lower altitude makes open terrain especially variable between winters.
Where to actually stay
Bases that serve Pelion–Agriolefkes Ski Centre — worth it even on a no-lift day.WINTΣR GRΣΣCΣ
The off-season guide to Greece — 39 airports, one honest open-o-meter, October to April.
wintergreece.gr
Experiences
Details are checked but change without notice — always confirm opening hours, transport and conditions directly before you travel.
