Pindus Hiking Trip
Hike the traditional trails
Hike the traditional trails
Hike the traditional trails
Overview
As a means of escaping from the intense pace of life, mountain hiking is the perfect solution. An activity that, despite its simplicity, offers so much energy and interest. It can be done individually, with company or the family, on mountain paths and can last only a day or be in the form of crossing from shelter to shelter or from one mountain settlement to the next.
The beautiful alpine scenery of the peaks of Pindos is surrounded by picturesque stone-built villages at the foot of the mountain. The famous Zagorochoria villages look unchanged over time and provide high-level hospitality in their traditional guesthouses combined with delicious local cuisine, dominated by local ingredients.
Note: The prices refer to the period in which the specific program took place and in case of repetition, they may change according to the number of participants and the duration.
Highlights
Pindos is a mountain range of particular interest, a place that offers everything to everyone, as the unique terrain of the mountain, the deep gorges, the alpine lakes and the rivers it features, satisfy even the most demanding visitor. The highlight is the Vikos gorge, a real miracle of nature, which is one of the most impressive and deep gorges in the world.
Itinerary
Day 1
- Meeting with the group and departure for Ioannina and then Zagorochoria
- Arrival at the village of Monodendri Zagori (1,100m). Visit to the monastery of Agia Paraskevi which was built in 1412 with a beautiful view towards the Vikos gorge.
- Dinner and briefing on the program of the next few days
- Accommodation at a traditional guesthouse in Monodendri.
Day 2
- Breakfast at the guesthouse
- Departure (at 09.00) from Monodendri in order to cross the Vikos Gorge
- 6-hour hike to Vikos village(900m)
- Accommodation at a traditional guest house
- Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse
Day 3
- Breakfast at Vikos village
- Equipment check and departure (at 09.00) for the wonderful Papigo (2 hours)
- Arrival in Papigo and settling in at the hostel
- In the afternoon, free time to rest and visit the monuments of the area
- Rafting as an alternative option for those interested
- Dinner and overnight stay at the guesthouse
Day 4
- Breakfast at the guesthouse and departure (at 08:00)
- Ascent from Mikro Papigo to the alpine lake of Gamila, which is located at an altitude of 2,050 meters. Then, ascent to the pass of the mountain shelter of Astraka, at an altitude of 2,254m, where we’ll have dinner and spend the night.
- Hiking Duration: 6-7h
Day 5
- Breakfast at the lodge and departure at (08:00)
- Leaving the shelter, we will head towards the top of Gamila at an altitude of 2,497 meters, with a unique view of the towering peaks of Tymfi. The view from the top is breathtaking.
- Return to the shelter, where we’ll have dinner and spend the night
- Hiking Duration: 6h
Day 6
- Breakfast at the shelter and arrangement of equipment
- Departure from the shelter at (08:00). On this day we will cross the alpine meadows that separate Gamila and Astraka walking along a route of unique natural beauty. We will end up in the highest village of Zagori, Vradetto, at an altitude of 1,340 meters, where we will spend the night in a traditional guest house.
- Hiking Duration: 6-7h
- Dinner and overnight stay in a guesthouse.
Day 7
- Breakfast at the hotel and departure (at 08:00) for Ioannina and then for Metsovo
- Visit to the area's wineries and local cheese workshops.
- Continuation of our journey to Meteora. Visit to the Monasteries.
- Food in a traditional tavern
- Afternoon free for walking and shopping
- Accommodation at a guesthouse in Meteora
Day 8
- Breakfast at the guesthouse
- Transfer to the airport. End of the program.
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