Olympus trekking
Olympus
4 Days Trekking
We invite you to explore M. Olympus through a unique walking adventure inside the most magestic Greek national Park! An all inclusive trip from Athens or Thessaloniki for everyone who wants to explore the mythical mountain. Smooth forest trails – view to high summits and natural swimming pools combined with amazing nountain huts up to 2500m. This experience offers a sense of wilderness to every visitor! Are you ready for it? Check our itinerary below.












Itinerary
Starting from Athens early in the morning we will drive to the North.It is about 6 hours by car making short stops for coffee and toilete. Finally around 13.00pm we will arrive at Gortsia position where our hike starts. The first overnight will be at Petrostrouga hut at 1950m altitude! Hike duration: 3+ Hours/ Difficulty: easy / AD +700m .
On this day , after our breakfast, we will hike up to Skourta passage at 2400m with great view to high summits approaching the famous mouses plateau. In front of us is located the throne of Zeus! In the evening we could hike up to Profitis Ilias summit at 2788m- Overnight at Kakkalos m. Hut. Hike duration 6 hours / Difficulty : Moderate/ AD + 800m
The 3rd day is about a fantastic descent from plateau to Krevatia hut crossing Barbalas ridge! A long hike with aerial view from alpine zone down to forest. Overnight at Krevatia hut. Hike duration: 8.5km- 5+ hours/ Difficulty: Moderate / AD: – 1700m
The last day we will approach the village Vrontou from a short smooth descent. The path is clear take us to the low land. Once we finish our hike we will be picked up by mini bus heading to Dion village where we will have our lunch and the chance to visit Archeolofgical park of Olympus ( extra cost ). Around 17.00pm departure for Athens city- Back to hotels. Hike duration: 3,5 km – 2:45 hours/ Easy
What's Included?
Transfer
All transfers by luxury mini buses. Athens- Litochoro- Dion- Athens ( more than 1000m back and forth)
Enjoy Nature
3 Overnights in mountain huts. including breakfasts and dinners!
Equipment
Trekking poles, map, VHF Radio.
Safety First
Certified mountain leader.