Two-day ascent to Olympus, ascent to Mytikas 2918m

Two-day ascent to Olympus, ascent to Mytikas 2918m

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  • ExperienceIntermediate
  • LocationOlympus Greece
  • Duration2 days
  • Opening SeasonJune up to October
  • Spoken LanguagesGreek English
Description
Two-day hiking ascent to Olympus, ascent to Mytikas 2918m + overnight, Greece

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Dates: (for any other date, please contact us)

  • June 08-09
  • July 27-28
  • August 17-18 & Sept. 31-01
  • September 14-15 & 28-29
  • October 12-13 & 27-28


On our 2 Days Hike Olympus tour, we will hike through this monumental natural landscape. Thickly forested slopes and steep rocky and cloud-covered peaks, host more than 1.500 plant species, some of them rare and endemic, as well as wolves, jackals, deer, and some endangered bird and butterfly species. The mountain is uninhabited, however there are 4 organized mountain huts (In our tour we will stay at Spilios Agapitos mountain hut) offering shelter and food to its visitors, that stream from all over the world to admire its beauties. It has an extensive network of trails, its total length exceeding 160 klm.


 
  • Suitable for 14+
  • Starting Time 10:00
  • Cancelation Policy Flexible
  • Do not forget
    • Waterproof
    • Wind-resistant jacket
    • Sunblock
    • Sunglasses, hat
    • Fleece
    • Hiking sticks
    • Hiking Shoes
    • Snack
    • Energy Bars
    • Short or Long hiking pants (light, breathable) depending on the season
    • Isothermal clothes
    • Head lamp
    • Large backpack 40-50lt
    • Water bottle 1,5lt
    • Sleeping bag
    • Water 1,5 liters
  • What is included
    • Necessary equipment
    • Professional escorts
    • Liability insurance
    • Accommodation in mountain huts (or camping tents)
  • What is not included
    • Food or drinks
DAY 1: Litochoro & Hike to Spilios Agapitos mountain hut (2.100m)
  • 10.00: Meeting at Base
  • 10.30: Transfer to Prionia
  • 11.15: Start Hiking to Spilios Agapitos (3-4 hours)
  • 15.00: Arrival to Spilios Agapitos and rest

Arrival in Litochoro main square (Trekking Hellas Base) to meet the guide and the rest of the hiking group. Transfer to Prionia, from where we begin our hike, at an altitude of 1.100 meters. The route from Prionia to Spilios Agapitos mountain hut is the most widely used hiking trail on Mount Olympus and part of the E4 European Path. Prionia is the highest point accessible by car. The biggest part of this hike goes through thick forests of pine, beech and fir trees, and is in good condition. We make our way up to an altitude of 2.100 meters and reach the mountain hut Spilios Agapitos where we spend the night.


DAY 2: TOP Peak ascent - Mytikas (2.918m) & return to Litochoro
  • 05.30 : Wake up & breakfast
  • 06.30: Start hiking to peaks (5-6 hours)
  • 12:00: Relax to Spilios Agapitos mountain hut
  • 13.30: Hike back to Prionia from the same way (2-3 hours)
  • 16:30- Arrive to Prionia 1100m and drive back to Litochoro
  • 17:30 End of program

After an early morning rise and breakfast, we follow the European path E4 until Skala peak 2.866m. From there we have two options, depending on the dynamics of the team and local weather conditions at the time. Our first and main option is to climb Mytikas, the highest peak in Greece at an altitude of 2.918 meters, following a narrow gorge (this part requires around 1 km of scrambling) using safety equipment. From Mytikas peak we can enjoy a stunning view and marvel the most famous peaks like Stefani (Throne of Zeus) and the Musses Plateau!! Our second option is to reach Skolio 2.911m, the second highest peak in Greece. (4-5 hours hiking and/or scramble on narrow paths with an altitude gain of 800 meters). After summitting we head back, following the same path towards Agapitos Mountain Hut.
HUNDRING OF HIKING AND DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY
  • Day 1: 3-4 hours / degree of difficulty 3
  • Day 2: 8-9 hours / degree of difficulty 4
Conditions for participation
  • Over 14 years old accompanied by a guardian
  • Good physical condition
  • Good mental health
  • Absence of height phobia-acrophobia
* The duration of the hikes can vary depending on the dynamics of the group
* Ability to transport your equipment with mules from the Saws to the shelter Spilios Agapitos and back the next day, by appointment.
* The driver / escort of the program reserves the discretion to modify the program for safety reasons, reasons for non-compliance with the schedule or non-compliance with the climbing rules by the participants.
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Meeting Point
Central Square of Litochoro
1 Reviews 5
  • Anna Panagiotidou
    5
    Αξέχαστη εμπειρία! Τη συνιστω ανεπιφύλακτα ! Είναι κάτι που θα έκανα ξανά!