- Period: May-October
- Distance: 56km
- Level: Beginner
- Group size: 2-7
- Price: from 600€
In the region of Zagori and in the wider mountain of Tymfi, there are many routes on which one can walk according to one’s abilities. The dense network of paths that exists as well as the diversity of the landscape gives the hiker the opportunity to approach the nature of Zagori in a different way each time, offering him unique feelings of satisfaction and relaxation.
Somenone can walk on ancient stone cobblestones and stone arched bridges, meet traditional stone-built villages, quench one’s thirst in springs with crystal clear water, see a wide variety of trees, shrubs and a wide variety of rare flowers and herbs. One can still climb high peaks while walking in alpine fields with rare geological formations thousands of years old. With a little luck, one can meet one of the rare wild animals of the area such as the brown bear, the wolf, the wild goat, the deer, the wild boar or even some large birds of prey such as the golden eagle, the bald eagle or the hawk.
Itinerary
Arrival in Monodendri Zagori. Visit to the monastery of Agia Paraskevi which was built in 1412 with a beautiful view towards the Vikos gorge. Overnight at a traditional guesthouse in Monodendri.
Distance: 15km – Duration: 6-7 hours
Circular hike where, starting from Monodendri, we head towards the village of Vitsa, then to the cobblestone stairs of Vitsa, the stone arched bridge of Misios in the Vikos gorge, Koukouli village, the single arched stone bridge of Kontodimos, Kipoi Village, the three-arched stone bridge Plakida, the single arched stone bridge of Captain Arkuda, Dilofo village, then in Vitsa and finally back to Monodendri where we will spend the night.
Distance: 9km – Duration: 5-6 hours
We will get transferred to Kapesovo, where we will hike to Vradeto Steps, a stone staircase consists of 1100 steps, spans 1500 m, we will reach the two bridges, named Pera and Dothe, built exclusively for this path. After we cross the bridges, we will go up to Vradeto village.
From Vradetom 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 for coffee or lunch to a traditional tavern.
We will return to Kapesovo through Vradeto Steps and then to Monodendri.
Distance: 12km – Duration: 6-7 hours
Crossing the Vikos Gorge starting from Monodendri, we first descend towards the the gorge while ascending and descending successively hiking through forested slopes while its giant limestone walls rise around us.
Then we meet the sources of the river Voidomatis with the coldest water in Greece around 9 degrees C where we can take a refreshing dip and finally we climb towards the village of Vikos.
Overnight in Papigko.
Distance: 14km – Duration: 6-7 hours
Starting from Papigko he are heading to the alpine dragonlake of Tymfis which is located at an altitude of 2,050 meters with a unique spectacular view of Astraka, Gkamila and Smolikas. During our hike we have a view of the impressive western and northern steep slopes of Astraka but also a large part of Tymfi with beautiful limestone rocks while crossing huge alpine meadows. We return to the refuge for a short rest and we return back to Papigko for the night.
Distance: 6km – Duration: 3 hours
We start our hike from Aristis bridge and walk through the Voidomatis gorge, which is the continuation of the Vikos ravine, with the crystal clear and amazingly deep blue waters of Voidomatis beside us all the way. The route is overgrown with impressive sized plane trees, large Willows, Alders and many other plant species. Impressive are also the limestone walls that we meet on the route.
Approximately in the middle of the route there is the ancient uninhabited monastery of Agioi Anargyri built in the 17th century, which is a xerolithic construction while inside the temple we can see wonderful paintings. The route ends at the impressive single arched stone bridge of Klidonia which was built in the 19th century.
Morning transfer to Thessaloniki or Ioannina. End of hiking tour.
Included
- English speaking mountain leader with international first aid certification
- Group pharmacy
- 6 overnights in guesthouses with breakfast
- 6 lunchboxes
- Wellcome dinner
- Hiking poles in case you need
- Taxes
Not Included
- Meals and drinks
- Anything not mentioned above
Equipment
- Light hiking shoes or hiking boots
- Hiking poles (we provide on request)
- Backpack of at least 30-40L
- Waterproof backpack cover
- Clothing according to the weather conditions
- Hat, sunglasses, suncream
- Waterproof jacket or membrane
- Light snack
- Bottle of water 1.5L
- Hygiene items and personal medicines
Prices
- 600€/person for 7 participants
- 700€/person for 6 participants
- 800€/person for 4-5 participants
- 850€/person for 4-5 participants
- 1,050€/person for 3 participants
- 1,300€/person for 2 participants
In case you wish to join a group or if you are more than 7 participants, call us for more details
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Other Information
- The hiking tour may change depending on the weather conditions and the physical condition of the participants
- The itinerary can be done in less days according to your needs and preferences
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