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Guided Olympus Ascent
Duration: 3 days
Trails: T3 trails
Distance: 10 - 15 km per day
Ascent per day: 500 - 1000 m ascent per day
> Conquer the house of the Greek Gods with a qualified guide
> Spend your nights sleeping in mountain Huts
> Enjoy stunning views from the top
Mount Olympus is a world-wide known for being home to the gods of the Ancient Greek Mythology and undoubtedly one of the most spectacular mountains to climb, due to the nature of its landscapes, the rich flora and its endless views to the Aegean sea and the sandy coastlines as far as the eye can see. It was the first official National Park of Greece since 1938 and a World's Biosphere Reserve. Its paths are tied to myths and legends and hiking it will be a magical experience.
This hiking vacation package is addressed to the real mountain lovers who will enjoy a daily 3-8 hours trekking on the pathways of the mountain and will be accommodated in the mountain refuges.
Litochoro village will be the starting point of our hiking tour to Olympus. Easy to reach from Thessaloniki or Athens by train or bus. We will hike Mt. Olympus for 3-8 hours per day and will follow good forest paths mostly; above the tree – line, the terrain varies from grassy uplands to rocky ridges, with some scrambling required for the peak ascents. A good level of fitness and experience is required to climb the peak. Please keep in mind that our guide reserves the right to make the final decision if the group will climb to the final peak.
Itinerary
Day
1
Litochoro – Gkortsia – Petrostrougga – Plateau of the Muses
Duration: 07:30 h
Distance: 13.5 km
Ascent: 1609 m
Descent: 114 m
Lowest Point: 1123 m
Highest Point: 2724 m
After the meeting in the square of Litochoros, we drive 13.5 Km to Gortsias at an altitude of 1,123m where the path for one of the most basic routes of Olympus begins. After a hike of about 2.5 hours and passing through characteristic points such as Barba, Koka, Strangos, we arrive at the Petrostruga shelter, at an altitude of 1,940m for a short stop.
We continue our route to Skourta (2,476m), Laimos and Pass of Iossos where we can see the magical plateau of the Muses. At the intersection that follows, we take the path that leads to the shelter of G. Apostolidis where we will spend the night at one of the shelters on the Moussa plateau.
Refuge A Spilios Agapitos
Day
2
Plateau of the muses – Mitikas Peak (2,918m) – Refuge Spilios Agapitos (Refuge A)
Duration: 04:00 h
Highest Point: 2918 m
On the second day we wake up early and after breakfast we start for the top of Mytikas (2,918m). The climb to the top requires extra effort and above all you must not have altitude sickness. With the use of safety equipment we will reach the top of the highest mountain in Greece, from where we will enjoy the unique view of the peaks of Olympus and the Olympic coast.
Then, after enjoying the magnificent view and signing the visitor’s book, we descend and follow the path to the Spilios Agapitos refuge. After a short stop we continue the path to Prionia where the car will be waiting for us to take us back to Litochoro. We must know that the decision to climb to the top is up to the guide depending on the weather conditions and the physical condition of the participants. The ascent to Mytikas is done using special equipment (helmets, harnesses, rope) provided by our company for your safety. Then, after enjoying the magnificent view and signing the visitor’s book, we descend and follow the path to the Spilios Agapitos refuge (2,100m) where we will spend the night. This path is also called “short” because it shortens the distance from the Plateau of the Muses to the Sp. Agapitos shelter and crosses the mountain at a lower altitude than the alternative route of Zonaria.
Refuge C Kakalos
Day
3
Refuge Spilios Agapitos (Refuge A) – Prionia - Litochoro
Duration: 03:30 h
The third day is more relaxed. After our breakfast at the refuge we start our descent from the mountain. There after an overwhelming route, following the European Path E4, we arrive at Prionia (1,100m) where the car will be waiting for us to take us back to Litochoro.
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