Guidebook describing challenging treks in the mountains of Greece, traversing the Pindhos Range, near Athens, and the Peloponnese, plus a handful of shorter routes including Mount Olympus. The treks demand a high level of commitment and fitness due to their remoteness and difficult terrain, and boast stunning unspoilt scenery.
Cicerone says:
This guidebook presents four specially devised treks in the mountains of Greece, showcasing its beautiful scenery, rich flora and cultural interest. The Peloponnese Way crosses the Peloponnese peninsula from Dhiakoftó in the north to Pantazí beach in the south, via Trípoli. Taking in alpine meadows, a dramatic gorge and forest-clad slopes, the 220km route can be walked in around a fortnight. The 460km Pindos Way is a south-north traverse of Greece's mountain backbone, and can be walked in a month, or split into sections of around a week. With remote terrain, navigational challenge and fewer facilities on route, it is the toughest of the four treks but offers a unique chance to experience both the country's wilderness and traditional mountain life. A shorter 80km Zagóri trek can be enjoyed in its own right or incorporated into the Pindos Way, and the final route explores Mt Olympus, home of the ancient gods of Greek myth and the highest mountain in Greece. With clear mapping alongside detailed route description for each stage of the treks, as well as background information about the region and a Greek-English glossary
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Demanding rather than technically difficult; suitable for fit and experienced walkers; remote: navigation skills essential
Must See
Traverse of the Pindos, Mt Olympus, Mt Khelmós, Mt Párnonas, beautiful scenery, rich flora and cultural interest
Edition: Third
Number of pages: 304
Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.6cm
Weighs 330g
Contents
Introduction Traditional mountain life A little history Flowers and wildlife Navigation and maps Sleeping and eating Dogs Getting on with people Weather and when to go What to take Emergency services Access to the mountains Using this guide Part 1 The Peloponnese Way Section 1 Dhiakoftó to Trípoli Stage 1 Dhiakoftó to Méga Spílio monastery Stage 2 Méga Spílio monastery to Áno Lousí Stage 3 Áno Lousí to Tourládha Stage 4 Near Tourládha to Dhára Stage 5 Nimfasía to Vitína Stage 6 Vitína to Kardharás or Kápsia Stage 7 Kardharás or Kápsia to Trípoli Section 2 Trípoli to Pantazí beach Stage 8 Psilí Vrísi to Áyios Pétros Stage 9 Malevís convent to Vamvakoú Stage 10 Vamvakoú to Paleogoulás Stage 11 Mistrás to Anavrití Stage 12 Anavrití to Taïgetos mountain refuge Stage 13 Taïgetos mountain refuge to Árna Stage 14 Árna to Pantazí beach Part 2 The Píndos Way Section 1 Ámfissa to Karpenísi Stage 1 Ámfissa to Víniani and Reká ravine Stage 2 Mt Ghióna: Víniani to Láka Karvoúni refuge Stage 3 Láka Karvoúni refuge to Sikiá Stage 4 Sikiá to Athanásios Dhiákos/Áno Mousounítsa Stage 5 Mt Vardhoúsia: Athanásios Dhiákos/Áno Mousounítsa to Yiourtáki sheepfold Stage 6 Yiourtáki sheepfold to Mt Oxiá/Sarádena refuge Stage 7 Mt Oxiá/Sarádena refuge to Kokália obelisk/Rákhes Timfristoú Stage 8 Kokália obelisk/Rákhes Timfristoú to Karpenísi Section 2 Karpenísi to Mesokhóra Stage 9 Karpenísi to Kerasokhóri Stage 10 Kerasokhóri to Varvariádha Stage 11 Varvariádha to Epinianá Stage 12 Epinianá to Spiliá monastery Stage 13 Spiliá monastery to Petrotó Stage 14 Petrotó to Kalí Kómi Stage 15 Kalí Kómi to Moskhófito Stage 15A Kalí Kómi to Mirófilo Stage 16 Moskhófito to Mesokhóra Stage 16A Mirófilo to Mesokhóra Section 3 Mesokhóra to Métsovo Stage 17 Mesokhóra to Gardhíki or Athamanía Stage 18 Gardhíki or Athamanía to Matsoúki Stage 19 Matsoúki to Kalarítes Stage 20A Kalarítes to Khalíki ridge route Stage 21 Khalíki to Métsovo Section 4 Métsovo to the Albanian border Stage 22 Métsovo to Vália Kálda Stage 23 Vália Kálda to Vovoúsa Stage 24 Vovoúsa to Dhístrato Stage 24A Link: Vovoúsa to Skamnéli Stage 25 Dhístrato to Samarína Stage 25A Dhístrato to Palioséli Stage 26 Samarína to Dhrakólimni Stage 26A Palioséli to Dhrakólimni Stage 27 Dhrakólimni to Ayía Paraskeví/Kerásovo Stage 28 Ayía Paraskeví/Kerásovo to Kefalokhóri Stage 29 Kefalokhóri to Aetomilítsa/Dénsko Stage 30 Aetomilítsa/Dénsko to Mt Grámos summit Part 3 Zagóri and Mt Gamíla Stage 1 Tsepélovo to Kípi via Kapésovo and Koukoúli Stage 1A Tsepélovo to Kípi via Khadzíou bridge Stage 2 Kípi to Monodhéndhri Stage 3 Monodhéndhri to Pápingo via Víkos gorge Stage 4 Pápingo to Astráka refuge Stage 5 Astráka refuge to Tsepélovo or Kapésovo Stage 5A Astráka refuge to Kónitsa Stage 6 Skamnéli to Kónitsa Part 4 Mt Olympus Stage 1 Priónia to Spílios Agapitós/Refuge A Stage 2 Spílios Agapitós/Refuge A to Mítikas and Yiósos Apostolídhis/Refuge B Stage 3 Yiósos Apostolídhis/Refuge B to Priónia Stage 4 Priónia to Litókhoro
Appendix A Route summary tables Appendix B Glossary Appendix C Further reading Appendix D Useful contacts
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