Litochoro & Walk to Refuge Petrostrouga, alt. 1.940 m

Upon arrival to Litochoro you will meet your guide and the rest of the group. We will then get transferred to Gkortsia crossway, from where we will begin our hike, at an altitude of 1.100 metres.

The route from Gkortsia  to Petrostrougka  Refuge is  one of the two most frequented hiking paths on Mount Olympus. Most of the hiking is through a thick forest of pine, beech and fir trees. The path is in good condition. We will make our way up to 1.940 m alt. and reach the refuge.

Estimated Walking Time: approx. 3 hours

 

Plateau of the Muses – Refuge Ch. Kakkalos, alt. 2,700

From the refuge we will follow a zig-zag path that will bring us straight to the Plateau of the Muses, where a small but friendly refuge will accommodate us ( 2 hrs walk ).

This is an easy hiking day but in a totally breathtaking scenery!  After lunch and relaxing,  we will climb to a small peak – named Profitis Ilias and Toumba – just above our refuge to admire the superb views of Mt Olympus summits and its deep gorges ( 2 hrs round trip ). An alpine plato at an altitude of 2700 m where a small but friendly refuge will accommodate us.

Estimated Walking Time 4 – 6 hours

Peak ascents – Refuge A (Spilios Agapitos) alt. 2.100 m

From there we have two alternative options, according to the group's fitness and weather conditions: Before reaching the summit we will ascent to the main path and crossing the spectacular precipice under the summit of Stefani - the throne of Zeus.

We will either climb  first Skala at 2.882 meters and then crossing a narrow ridge climb to the summit of  Skolio at 2.911meters ( 4-5 hrs walking on narrow paths – some scrambling involved – altitude gain of 800m ).

Or if the weather permits it and there is no snow, we will ascent to the main summit - Mytikas (2.917meters), Greece’s highest peak, following a narrow gorge ( it involves about 150 m of scrambling). Then, we will follow the sort path which leads to refuge A at 2.100m, they call this shelter “balcony of Greece”   ( 2 hrs walk ).

We will use this afternoon for leisure and resting because the next day will be demanding.

Estimated Walking Time 4- 6 hours
 

Refuge A- Prionia - Enipeas gorge - Litochoro

For our tour's last day, we will follow the E4 international path until Litochoro, and after an easy walk we wil stop at Prionia,  the highest point which can be reached by car.  Later we will enter the Enippeas gorge, passing a cave-chapel and the monastery of St. Dionysus, as well as taking advantage of several swimming opportunities en route in a few gorgeous natural pools.

After about seven hours of hiking, the gorge opens up on the outskirts of Litochoro. The route is quite tiring, but the varied geological features, the small lakes with crystal waters and the sheer mountain slopes provide a rare beauty and this experience will be totally rewarding!
 

Estimated Walking Time 6 – 7 hours