Three business schemes have expressed interest in the tender for the utilization of the Vasilitsa National Ski Center (EXKB), with a concession contract, with a total area of ​​approximately 6,200 acres, located in the “Vasilitsa” and “Balduma” mountains of the National Forest of northern Pindos, in the Regional Units Grevena and Ioannina.

In particular, according to TAIPED, the following expressed interest (in alphabetical order):

1) G. MACHAIRIDOU & SIA E.E. Trade of Special Machinery Ski Center Management Services (distinctive title ECO-TECH).
2) MY ADVENTURE – KING TSOUMAKAS.
3) UCERT SOLE REPRESENTATIVE IKE.

HA Phase tof the competition will be completed with the evaluation of the submitted expression of interest files and the pre-selection of the candidates who will continue in Phase B, which consists of the submission of Binding Financial Offers.

The tender conducted by TAIPED on behalf of the Greek State is the first attempt to utilize the HEXKB in collaboration with private investors and the first attempt to utilize a ski center in Greece with a concession contract.

The preferred investor will assume, for at least 25 years, the right to use, operate, manage and exploit the EXKB. The aim is to emerge as an attractive pole of mountain tourism, encouraging mild tourist development throughout the year, strengthening the regional economy.

The property is in a particularly privileged position due to its proximity to Thessaloniki, Grevena and Ioannina as well as important cultural attractions, such as Meteora and the archaeological site of Vergina. In addition, it has easy road access due to its connection with the Egnatia Odos and is 130 km from Ioannina airport and 213 km from Thessaloniki airport, attracting visitors from all over Greece and Southeast Europe.

The Vasilitsa National Ski Center has seven lifts installed, which serve the eighteen existing downhill slopes, including two beginner slopes.