Mt Olympus Grand Trail Hut to Hut Hike
Explore the mythical Mt Olympus and the beautiful surrounding areas on this hut to hut hiking tour with Akis, HMGA certified mountain guide.
6 Days
Jun - Oct
Intermediate
Intermediate
Highlights
- Go on an amazing hiking adventure in the unspoiled Mount Olympus nature.
- Enjoy amazing views and the unique Greek culture and history.
- Have an in-depth Mount Olympus experience on a multi-day adventure.
Description
Join me in this week-long expedition to the mythical Mount Olympus. It’s the highest and most famous mountain in Greece. Besides, it has many peaks and gorges that we can explore together. In fact, if conditions allow it we will climb to the highest peak, Mytikas (2918m).
The Olympus Grand Trail runs the northeast & east side of Mount Olympus via a well-scheduled itinerary of 60km, in amazing seaside, forest, and high-altitude trails. This challenging and highly rewarding adventure is very tightly connected with Mediterranean culture. On it, you will enjoy elegant sea views, friendly Greek hospitality, quality food, high summits, and pure unspoiled nature. You can find a detailed itinerary below.
Keep in mind that every day we will hike for around 5 to 7 hours. You will also need to be fit enough to go up 300m of vertical ascent per hour. Of course, I will be there to help and guide you on the way.
Do you find this traverse of Mt Olympus interesting? Then please contact me for more information! I would love to guide you in this area.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transport during the trip
Price details
- Please note that a minimum of 4 participants is necessary in order to run the group trip scheduled for Sept 12th.
- Price includes 4 overnights in mountain refuges and one (1) overnight in a mountain resort hotel inside the forest.
- Includes breakfasts and snacks during the hiking days.
- Includes harness and helmet for the climb the Peak.
- Does not include meals and drinks.
Itinerary
Day 1: Litochoro to Koromilia Refuge
Starting form Litochoro main square, we will hike a pleasant trail that runs the north east slopes, through deep forest and gives access to Koromilia Refuge. A true mountain nest of the unspoiled north side of the mountain. Settle down to the refuge – dinner – overnight stay.
Duration: 5 h Distance: 13 km Vertical ascent: 800m
Day 2: Koromilia to Petrostrouga Refuge
Breakfast and start hiking towards the trail of the ancient Greeks. Now we aim for the beautiful balcony of Petrosrouga refuge at 1950m altitude. We will access the refuge early in the afternoon, and after a short break, we will hike towards the secret cave of Apollo. On the same evening, we will enjoy Thermes Bay and Chalkidiki Peninsula as the sun slowly goes down.
Duration: 5 h Distance: 10 km
Day 3: Petrostrouga Refuge to Musses Plateau & High Peaks
Breakfast at the refuge and start hiking towards the Musses Plateau. The impressive Throne of Zeus welcomes the hikers and the magnificent scenery magnetizes even the most demanding guests… After we settle down at the refuge and take a good rest, we will climb the high peaks, including the very top of Mytikas 2918m.
Duration: 6 hours Distance: 7 km Vertical ascent: 1000m
Dinner – briefing about the next day’s schedule. Overnight stay at the refuge
Day 4: Musses Plateau & High Peaks to Refuge A’
Breakfast at the refuge and start hiking towards the south massive of Mount Olympus. Today we will hike Skala and Skolion Peaks and we will enjoy the magnificent 360 Panorama. Early afternoon we will access Refuge A – Spilios Agapitos with its magnificent balcony, on the most appreciated position of the east side.
Duration: 5 – 6 hours Distance: 8km Settled down at the refuge – dinner – overnight
Day 5: Refuge A’ to Enipeas Gorge – Faki Mountain Resort
After breakfast, we aim for a long downhill towards the Enipeas Gorge. During the hike, you will discover all the hidden gems of the lower part of Mount Olympus, in magnificent scenery with rivers, ancient forest and waterfalls. A short-guided tour at the Medieval Monastery of St. Dionysius will transfer us to another era, before we start again the long way to our next overnight stop, the Faki Mountain Resort.
Duration: 7 h Distance: 18km
Access the resort late afternoon – settle down and enjoy a refreshing jump in the swimming pool. The atmospheric terrace/yard is the ideal place for our dinner.
Day 6: Faki Mountain Resort – Sea Side Trails – Litochoro
- Breakfast at the resort’s yard that faces the Mediterranean Sea. Today we will hike in a low-altitude trail, which runs the east side. Ancient forest, sea views, and pleasant trails, all are part of the today hike. The loop shape hike ends at the resort and finally we will access Litochoro town on foot.Duration: 4h Distance: 6kmOptional : After the hike, we can visit the Olympus Riviera for a refreshing swim in the Mediterranean crystal waters. Dinner in a seafront restaurant with seafood and fresh fish. End of the trip
Details
More info
The minimum group size is 5 people.
Snacks in the mountain are included. I will provide the safety equipment (harness – helmet) for the Mitikas ascent.
Equipment: Backpack 30–35 L, Sport shoes or trekking boots, sun hat, warm hat (beanie) & gloves, long trousers and shorts, warm pull over and wind/water proof jacket, snacks, 1,5 L water bottle, personal equipment for hut overnight stay.
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About the guide
Akis
4.6
(16)
Mountain Guide
I was born in 1975 in Katerini, the town where I currently live.
I discovered the world of climbing and mountaineering when I was 15, and soon it became my passion. Over the years, I have specialised in mountaineering, ski mountaineering, rock climbing and ice climbing. I am a certified mountain guide (HMGA).
I have ascended hundreds of times Mount Olympus, Varasova, Meteora, Mount Gkiona, Mount Vardousia, Mount Pindos and others, both by the traditional and the modern routes.
But I also have a lot of experience abroad. I climbed many routes, both rock and ice/snow, in different areas including Mont Blanc, the Dolomites, Gran Paradiso and the Aosta Valley.
I also have a vast experience in ski mountaineering both in Greece and around Europe.
I am also a certified mountaineering and climbing instructor. I apply this by teaching in various Climbing and Mountaineering Associations.
During the winter, I also spend time as a ski instructor in my region, where there is a local academy.
Languages
Greek | French | English
Certificates
HMGA
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