2-Day Guided Hike of the Mythical Mount Olympus
Join mountain leader Babis on a captivating hike to the top of the infamous Mount Olympus, spending two days learning the culture of this amazing landform.
Mont Olympe
2 Days
May - Nov
High
Intermediate
Description
Let me guide you on a legendary hike to the famed Mount Olympus in Greece! Come see the historical home of the Gods on this two-day trek through the fascinating landscape of the iconic mountain.
Mount Olympus serves as both one of the world´s oldest iconic landforms AND the highest mountain in Greece. Located within the mountain range of the same name, it draws tourists from everywhere to climb its peaks, explore its nature, and learn its culture.
It has played an important role in Greek history, and that extends into the natural and human cultures as well. Standing at 2,918 meters, it is home to many exciting flora of different levels, and the animal life within the region – which is equally fascinating – includes endagered species and rare native wildlife.
Our trip will take us on a journey through every aspect of this incredible mountain. You will spend five to six hours each day hiking in the area, with the ultimate prize of reaching the summit of Mytikas, the tallest point of Greece.
We will start early on day one in Litochoro at 8:00am to discuss and plan our trek ahead. We will drive to Prionia to start the hike, where the forest lines our path as we make our way to Refuge A (2,100m). Our journey continues to the Muses Plateau (2,650m) and our overnight hut.
The following day gives us the chance to pass through the Throne of Zeus and scramble up a challenging couloir to the top. The peak has an incredible view, and as we descend to the second highest peak (at Skolio – 2,911m), you will have unbelievable panoramas of Kakoskala and Skala.
This is a sustained hike, so you should be in reasonably good shape to take this program. There are some challenging moments that require rock scrambling, and any hiking experience would be an asset.
Book my program and join the ranks of the remarkable and proud hikers who have braved the heights of Mount Olympus!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Mountain guide expenses
Price details
The price does NOT include accommodation, transportation to / from the starting point of the hike, meals, insurance (around 35€ per person).
Itinerary
Day 1: Muses Plateau
5 to 6 hours of hiking.
Day 2: Mytikas Summit
6 hours of hiking.
Equipment you will need to bring
Sunglasses
Backpack
Water bottle
Warm clothers, waterproof jacket, sleeping bag, hat, sunscreen, extra underwear, hiking boots.
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About the guide
-Babis
4.8
(19)
Mountain Guide
I have been climbing with passion since the age of 14 when I started rock climbing, and (in my 20's) I became a full-time mountain guide. Even though climbing first began only as a hobby, it later led me to a professional Mountain Guide title.
I am a Greek certified Mountain Guide HFMC, and an IFMGA/UIAGM/IVBV Mountain Guide, which is the highest internationally recognized mountain guiding certification. I am also a board member of the Hellenic Mountain Guide Association and a member of the Austria Guides Association (section Vorarlberg).
In the last 20 years, I have accomplished many expeditions all over the world from Denali in Alaska to Damavand Iran, climbing or guiding and skitouring.
I love the mountains as well as the sea. I'm a passionate sailor and a skipper, also organizing climbing and sailing trips in the Aegean Sea.
Now I am currently studying Marketing and Management at EAP University.
I live between my birthplace Litochoro, the village at the foot of Mt. Olympus Greece, and Chamonix France.
You can find me guiding between Mt. Olympus and Chamonix Mont-Blanc, ski touring the Haute Route in the Alps, to summiting Mt Elbrus in Caucasus or sailing and climbing on the Greek islands.
I love to work with groups in new destinations and make great pictures along the way.
Languages
Greek | English
Certificates
HMGA | IFMGA
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