Mt. Olympus Hiking Adventure - Trekking in Greece

Holidays in Greece? Live it to the maximum by exploring Mt. Olympus, hiking at one of the most beautiful and historically rich areas of Greece. Our tour guides will be happy to show you all of its secrets!

3 3 Difficulty Trekking 305,00 € / Person

Holiday Overview

Suggested activity: Mt. Olympus 3 day hiking. Climb to the home of the ancient Greek gods and stay at the Olympus' mountain huts!

Place: Mt. Olympus 3 day hike. We will climb to the home of the ancient Greek gods and stay at the Olympus' mountain huts!

Period: June to October

About the place: A unique hike at Mt. Olympus and its highest peak Mytikas. 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.

How to reach Olympus: Litochoro village will be the starting point of our hiking tour to Olympus. Easy to reach from Thessaloniki or Athens by train or bus.

Level Requirements: 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.

How to reach Litochoro: being at the entrance of Mount Olympus, Litochoro is surrounded by places of astounding natural beauty but also by historical monuments like Dion, an archeological park with theaters and temples dedicated to Zeus, or the castle of Platamonas. Located at only 5 km from the seaside, it is an ideal place to enjoy both mountain and sea vacations. Agios Panteleimonas village on the mountains and Leptokaryes village by the sea, are two other picturesque villages of the area that worth a visit.

You can combine this program with a few great daily activities around Mt. Olympus!

Holiday Outline

DAY 1 Litochoro & Walk to Refuge A - Spilios Agapitos, alt. 2.100 m

DAY 2 Peak ascents – Refuge Ch. Kakkalos, alt. 2,700 m

DAY 3 Plateau of the Muses - Petrostrougka Refuge alt 1,940m – Gkortsia

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Itinerary

DAY 1

Litochoro & Walk to Refuge A - Spilios Agapitos, alt. 2.100 m

Estimated Walking Time: approx. 3 hours

Upon arrival to Litochoro you will meet your guide and the rest of the group. We will then be transferred to Prionia, at an altitude of 1.100 metres, from where we will begin our hike. The route from Prionia to Spilios Agapitos Refuge is the most frequented hiking path on Mount Olympus and makes up a part of the E4.

Prionia is the highest point which can be reached by car. Most of the hike is through a thick forest of pine, beech and fir trees, and the path is in good condition. We make our way up to 2.100m alt. and reach the refuge.

DAY 2

Peak ascents – Refuge Ch. Kakkalos, alt. 2,700 m

Estimated Walking Time 6- 8 hours

From the refuge, a zig-zag path will lead us just under the mountain's main summits. From there we have two options, depending on the group's fitness and weather conditions: We will either climb first Skala at 2.882 meters and then crossing a narrow ridge we will climb to the summit of Skolio at 2.911meters. Or if weather permits it and there is no snow, we will ascent to the main summit - Mytikas (2.917 meters), Greece’s highest peak, following a narrow gorge (it involves about 150 m of scrambling and 4-5 hrs walking on narrow paths - altitude gain of 800 m).

After reaching the summit we will descent by using the same way to the main path and crossing the spectacular precipice under the summit of Stefani - the throne of Zeus- we will emerge to the plato of the Mouses – an alpine plato at an altitude of 2700 m, where a small but friendly refuge will accommodate us ( 2-3 hrs walking ).

DAY 3

Plateau of the Muses - Petrostrougka Refuge alt 1,940m – Gkortsia

Estimated Walking Time 5- 6 hours

This is an easy day (provided that we reached the higest peak in the day before). Before we start our descent, we will climb a small peak – named Profitis Ilias – just above our refuge to admire the superb views of Mt Olympus summits, and then we will follow another path for our descent.

After about 2 hours we will spot another refuge, the refuge of Hellenic Rescue Team (Petrostrougka refuge at 1.940 m) where we can eat our lunch or rest. From there, the end of our tour is close, after a small break we will continue until we reach our destination, Gkortsia, which is the last point of our tour (2 – 3 hrs walking).

Holiday Information

Participation fee (Private Tours):

Number of persons	Price per person
1	725 €
2	390 €
3-4	275 €
5-6	200 €
7-8	175 €
9-12	155 €
13-16	145 €
17-24	135 €

Guaranteed departure dates

Price per person: 305 €

Minimum number of participants: 1 person

Meeting point and time: At Litochoro square, at 9.00 am

Implementation period: June - October

Difficulty level: 3rd degree

Participation terms: Fulfillment of participation document, prepayment of participation fee, physical and mental health.

Suitable for ages: 8-80 years

Services included: Accommodation in refuges on Mt. Olympus, Greek Adventure English speaking guide, All the guide expenses, Transfer Litochoro – Prionia - Litochoro, All the Taxes

Not Included: Personal expenses, Drinks and beverages, Meals, Optional gratuities to leader, guides and local staff, Transport from Athens or other towns to / from Litochoro, Overnight Taxes, Tips

Extra services:
FB supplement: 90€. Includes: 2 breakfast, 3 lunch packs, 2 Dinner
HB supplement: 50€. Includes: 2 breakfast, 2 Dinner

What participants should have with them:
Please try to travel as light as possible; remember that you must carry everything you bring on all the days' walk.
* Large, comfortable rucksack (60-65 litres) with padded straps and waist belt, internal frame preferred; waterproof liner recommended to keep clothing, etc. dry inside.
* Sturdy, worn in trekking shoes
* Good waterproof top with hood
* Warm clothes, both for windy / cold daytime conditions and for the cool evenings (fleece tops or similar)
* Shorts and long trousers for walking, preferably quick-drying material (cotton or polycotton not denim)
* Sweatshirts or T-shirts for walking, at least one with long sleeves and collar (against sun-burn)
* Sheet sleeping bag or similar (e.g. duvet cover), for the overnights in the refuge, although blankets will be available.
* Sunglasses, towel, sun hat or cap, sun block
* Penknife
* Water bottle
* Wash bag and simple first aid kit (plasters or blister kit, aspirin or similar, antiseptic)
* Photographers: bring your cameras
* Torch (head torch if you have one)
* Walking sticks,

Extra Services on Request
* Rent Hiking Poles 10€ / Day / Pair
* Rent Liner (sleeping sheet) 7€ / Day / Liner
* Rent Sleeping Bag (Sleeping Bag ) 10€ / Day / Sleeping Bag
* Rent Hiking Backpack 35-40 L 15€ / Day / Backpack

NOTES:
•    Please note that this itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the tour leader, according to local and weather conditions.
•    As Mt. Olympus is a challenging walk and the safety of our clients always comes first, our guides retain the decision if clients are to actually climb the peak of Mytikas. This will depend on both the clients’ abilities and weather conditions. In case of snow, the ascent to Mytikas is not possible.
•    The trip starts and ends in Litochoro. For travel arrangements to / from Litochoro or accommodation in Litochoro please contact us.