3 days in Zagorochoria (Zagori), Epirus, Greece March 5-7 Via ferrata Konitsa, Hiking Vikos gorge, Canyoning Nefeli Canyon
(contact us if you want this trip private or any other date)
We love Greece for its unique mountain destinations and we want to share them with you. So we decided to prepare for you a unique 3-day event in Zagorochoria, a 3-day event full of action and beautiful images of nature in the area, which will surely leave you with the best memories.
In Epirus, people and nature become one. At this crossroads of cultures and landscapes of Western Greece, between Pindos and the Ionian Sea, you will experience a different Greece. Mountain ranges, canyons, rare animals and plants, lakes, rivers and wild mountains coexist harmoniously with castles, monasteries, arched bridges and stone-built traditional villages.
Culture and nature, land and water, action and tranquility: meet the thousand faces of Epirus.
SATURDAY 5/03/2022 VIA FERRATA KONITSA Via Ferrata is located on the Aoos River next to Konitsa.
The literal meaning of the word Via Ferrata in Italian means “iron road” and it is a rock climbing, secured with equipment, consisting of iron stairs that are embedded in it, either horizontally or vertically, and safety wire ropes.
The path starts from the stone bridge of Konitsa and ends in it and includes three bridges. The first 7 meters crosses the Grava stream, the second 17 meters and 40-50 meters high crosses the Aoos and the third 5 meters length bridges an empty point of the route near the Konitsa Bridge.
Start time: 11:00 End of the activity: 17:00
SUNDAY 6/03/2022 HIKING VIKOS GORGE The day starts early and we head to the village of Monodendri after first leaving our cars in the village of Viko. From there, the hike to the unique gorge of Vikos starts, lasting 6 hours. Vikos gorge is one of the most famous sights in Zagori, it is one of the largest, deepest and most impressive gorges in the world, with vertical geological formations, with great variety and alternation of different ecosystems, a feast of flora and fauna, which is one of the few remaining wildlife refuges in Europe.
Start time: 09:00 End of the activity: 15:30
MONDAY 7/03/2022 CANYONING NEFELI CANYON Nefeli Canyon is under the shadow of the imposing Astraka Zagorochoria, between the small and the large Papigo.
The settlement of Papigou is one of the most famous and popular Greek traditional settlements, attracting thousands of visitors each year, who come to admire the wonderful scenery of the region.
Easy route through a lush landscape that makes you calmer and relax, an attraction is the enormous water lilies along the gorge It has 7 waterfalls in total (max 18m). Easy route suitable for young children (over 10 years old).
Start time: 10:00 End of the activity: 14:30
* Route times may vary depending on group capabilities.
It is possible to participate separately in the activities, you can book separately by choosing the day you want.
Prices: 3 Days 120 € 2 Days 70 € 1 Day Via Ferrata Konitsa 50 € 1 Day Hiking Drakolimni 20 € 1 Day Canyoning Nefeli Gorge 50 € If you have your own canyoning equipment, there is a discount. (Contact us)
Accommodation proposal Konitsa Accommodation in a shelter 15 € / Night * * Accommodation in the shelter is optional and is not included in the package prices. Those who choose to stay in the shelter can contact the managers for availability .
The shelter is Munti Smolikas in the village of Pades
The deposit or the full amount in case of payment will be refunded only if the activity is canceled by Organizers or in case of cancellation by you at least 7 days before the start.