The majestic Troodos mountain with its lovely woods covers the majority of the west side of Cyprus, providing a cool refuge in the summertime and sporting opportunities in the winter. Near the summit of the Troodos Mountains, one may also discover Cyprus’s lone Ski Center. Under the lovely Mediterranean blue sky, one can indulge in the delights of winter activities here.
On the mountain slopes of Olympus (1951 metres a.s.l.), skiing is possible from the start of January to the end of March. Mount Olympus is about 2 kilometres away from the Troodos resort hotel, 12 kilometres away from the Platres resort hotel, and roughly an hour’s drive from the coastal city of Limassol and the city of Nicosia.
Every year, the Cyprus Ski Federation organises an International F.I.S. Skiing Tournament at the ZEUS Slalom Homologated Piste.
Four ski lifts are operated by the Cyprus Ski Club at the Troodos ski centre:
The Cyprus Ski Federation was formed in 1992 and undertook the powers in the Competitive and International fields which were until then held by the Cyprus Ski Club.
