Hiking to Vradeto Steps and Beloi in Zagori, Greece

Our tour starts at the edge of Vradeto village, in a path with big stone steps that we follow until we reach the area of Beloi, which is a watchtower with the best view of the Vikos gorge!

1 3 Difficulty Trekking 30,00 € Starting price per person

Holiday Overview

Meeting at Kapesovo village at 10.00am (or at another time if requested). We will get transferred to Vradeto vilalge and then we will hike to Beloi viewpoint where we will rest and admire the gorgeous view to the Vikos gorge. We will then return to Vradeto and will follow the stone steps until we reach the main road and return to Kapesovo where our hiking tour ends.

Vradeto to Beloi

At an altitude of 1340 m. lies Vradeto, the highest village of Zagorochoria. Our hiking tour starts at the edge of the village in a path with big stone steps that we follow until we reach the area of Beloi, which is a watchtower with the best view of the Vikos gorge. After we rest to admire the view and the surrounding area, we will go back to Vradeto.

Estimated Walking Time: approx. 1.45- 2.15 hours
Distance 4.6 km.
Vradeto: altitude 1340 m.
Beloi: altitude 1331 m. (distance from Vradeto 2.3 km.)

Steps of Vradeto and back to Kapesovo

After returning to the village, we will start our hiking to the steps of Vradeto. The stone staircase consists of 1100 steps, spans 1500 m., it has 39 bends and an altitude difference of 250 m.

After our descent we will reach the two old bridges, named Pera and Dothe, that were built exclusively for this path. After we cross those two bridges, we will go uphill to the main street. After 400 m. we will return back to Kapesovo.

Estimated Walking Time: approx. 1.5-2 hours
Distance 3.1 km.
Kapesovo: altitude 1120 m.

A few words about the area:

Vradeto, a village built around 1616 A.D. is considered to be the "balcony" of Zagorochoria due to its high altitude and the gorgeous view to the surrounding landscape. The Steps of Vradeto, this ornate stone construction consisting of 1200 stairs and 39 turns, took around 20 years to complete and was built more than 200 years ago by local "mastoroi" (craftsmen) using stones of the area. It has 3 lanes, two built with white stones for the people and one with black stones for the animals that were plenty in the area until some decades ago.

Beloi (pronounced Baeloy - the name has probably slavic origin, meaning "good view") gets thousands of tourists every year because of the breathtaking and panoramic view to the Vikos gorge that you defininately have to experience in person!

Holiday Information

Participation fee:

For 2 paxes	60.00 € / Person
For 3 paxes	40.00 € / Person
4 or more paxes	30.00 € / Person

Minimum number or participants: 2 persons

Meeting point and time: at Kapesovo village at 10.00am

Implementation period: Throughout the year

Total program duration: 4 hours

Activity duration: around 4 hours

Difficulty level: 3rd degree

Route length: 7.7 km

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

Suitable for ages: 8-80 years (depending time of the year and weather conditions)

Services included: Greek Adventure English speaking guide during the hike, All the guide's expenses, Third party insurance, All the Taxes, Transport from Kapesovo to Vradeto, All necessary equipment

Not Included: Personal expenses, Meals, Optional tipping to leader, guides, Anything not clearly mentioned above

What participants should have with them: Backpack with all your necessary items, Comfortable clothes for walking, Hiking shoes or boots are preferred, Sunglasses, sun hat or cap, sun block, Water bottle, Photographers: bring your cameras, Walking stick, Waterproof jacket (for rainy days)

NOTES:
Please note that this itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the tour leader, according to local conditions and the weather.