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Ski Cyprus

Find out where and when to enjoy the Cyprus snow and ski Cyprus

Many visitors are surprised to discover that you can actually SKI here in Cyprus.

Cyprus snow

Okay, the ski season isn't exactly long and you have to be a little lucky to visit at just the right time for perfect snow, but if you actually live on the island, you can just watchthe weather forecast and head for the hills to ski Cyprus.

Better still, just keep an eye on the Troodos web cam to get a slope side view of the "live" snow conditions.

Cyprus Snow

It can snow anytime in the Troodos mountains from early December through to April, but the best ski conditions are usually from mid January through to mid March. It is rare to get sufficient snow to ski before then.

In 2007, it snowed early in December and we were able to enjoy some hiking in the snow (see above picture) but there was insufficient snow on the slopes for anything other than tobogganing!

We did, however, manage a ski two years later.

Cyprus Ski Slopes

There are four main slopes in the Troodos to ski Cyprus, all situated close to Mount Olympus and each slope has it's own ski lift.

  • Aphrodite, a Beginner slope, is 150m long
  • Hera, the second Beginner slope, is 350m long.

    Both these slopes are on the North face of Mount Olympus.

  • Hermes is 150m long and is an Intermediate slope
  • Finally, Zeus, which starts almost at the very tip of the mountain (1951m) is 500m longand is classed as an Advanced slope.

There is also a cross country ski track if you don't fancy downhill skiing.

TIP 1: Try to avoid heading for the snow at the weekend as the Troodos will be very busy with locals heading for the slopes. The snow conditions also mean traffic queues.

TIP 2: Make sure your vehicle is up to coping with slippery, snowy conditions. A 4x4 is really a minimum if it is snowing in the Troodos and, ideally, snow chains are advised although most people don't have them...the cause of the traffic jams on a snowy day!


If you fancy a ski, just head up to Troodos square then onwards up to the ski hut just under Mount Olympus.

You can opt for a full day or half day lift pass (the half day option is only available in the afternoon to give the ski schools more space). To be honest, the half day pass (3 hours) is more than enough, unless all the lifts are open and you plan to try all the different slopes.

Have fun in the snow and swim in the sea afterwards if you dare!

Related pages:

Like the outdoors? Then Cyprus offers many activities...

Cycling in Cyprus

Walking in Cyprus

Akamas peninsula - the other unspoilt area of Cyprus

Diving in Cyprus






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