This is the fabulous Mount Olympus Odyssey Tour, our “most complete” version of seeing and enjoying the great Mount Olympus. Μount Olympus, also transliterated as Olympos and on Greek Maps indicated as Oros Olympos, is the highest mountain in Greece. It is located in the Olympus Range on the border between Thessaly and Macedonia and the regional units of Pieria and Larissa, about 80 km (50 mi) southwest from Thessaloniki. Mount Olympus has 52 peaks, deep gorges and exceptional biodiversity. The highest peak, Mytikas, meaning “nose”, rises to 2,917 metres (9,570 ft). It is one of the highest peaks in Europe in terms of topographic prominence.
From its steep rocky summit, first climbed only 100 years ago, the father of all Gods Zeus used to fire his thunderbolts against humankind and the Titans! Its eastern flanks are the country’s first national park (created in the 1930’s), with dozens of endemic species of flora and fauna! There is also no habitation apart from the refuges, which bring together groups of mountaineers from all over the globe in their cozy and homely atmosphere.
In this program, starting and ending in Litochoro village, we walk 5-6 hours per day, following mostly good forest paths; above the tree – line, the terrain varies from grassy uplands to rocky ridges, with some scrambling required for the peak ascents. On the last day we will hike through the Enipeas Gorge amongst lush forests, past cascading waterfalls, and alongside the crystal-clear Enipeas River.
Moderate
A good level of fitness and experience is required and the guide reserves the right to make the final decision if we climb the final peak or not. Cycling, walking/running and a daily stretching regimen are all great ways to prepare for this type of adventure.
Price is based on a minimum attendance of 3 people (for less or more participants please contact us).
The lighter you pack, the easier you travel. Use your best judgment and pack as lightly as possible, remember that you must carry everything you bring on all the days’ walk. You will appreciate light luggage towards the end of your trip.
For the Olympus refuge, following items are mandatory:
Each participant must have its own toiletries. There is ONLY cold water to wash!
Sleeping-bag or 2 bed sheets and 1 pillowcase per person
Pair of slippers or second pair of clean smooth bottomed shoes for indoors (all visitors necessarily change their shoes when entering indoors), along with a bag to put your shoes into a locker.
Torch for nighttime
*NOTICE! All visitors to the refuges are now required to take their own rubbish, and dispose of responsibly. This includes all plastics, glass, food and sweet wrappers/food tins brought with you.
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