This guidebook presents four specially devised treks in the mountains of Greece, showcasing its beautiful scenery, rich flora and cultural interest. The Peloponnese Way crosses the Peloponnese peninsula from Dhiakofto in the north to Pantazi beach in the south, via Tripoli. Taking in alpine meadows, a dramatic gorge and forest-clad slopes, the 220km route can be walked in around a fortnight. The 460km Pindos Way is a south-north traverse of Greece's mountain backbone, and can be walked in a month, or split into sections of around a week. With remote terrain, navigational challenge and fewer facilities on route, it is the toughest of the four treks but offers a unique chance to experience both the country's wilderness and traditional mountain life. A shorter 80km Zagori trek can be enjoyed in its own right or incorporated into the Pindos Way, and the final route explores Mt Olympus, home of the ancient gods of Greek myth and the highest mountain in Greece. With clear mapping alongside detailed route description for each stage of the treks, as well as background information about the region and a Greek-English glossary.
Map key Overview map Foreword to 2018 edition Introduction Traditional mountain life A little history Flowers and wildlife Navigation and maps Sleeping and eating Dogs Getting on with people Weather and when to go What to take Emergency services Access to the mountains Using this guide Part 1 The Peloponnese Way Section 1 Dhiakofto to Tripoli Stage 1 Dhiakofto to Mega Spilio monastery Stage 2 Mega Spilio monastery to ano Lousi Stage 3 ano Lousi to Tourladha Stage 4 Near Tourladha to Dhara Stage 5 Nimfasia to Vitina Stage 6 Vitina to Kardharas or Kapsia Stage 7 Kardharas or Kapsia to Tripoli Section 2 Tripoli to Pantazi beach Stage 8 Psili Vrisi to ayios Petros Stage 9 Malevis convent to Vamvakou Stage 10 Vamvakou to Paleogoulas Stage 11 Mistras to Anavriti Stage 12 Anavriti to Taigetos mountain refuge Stage 13 Taigetos mountain refuge to arna Stage 14 arna to Pantazi beach Part 2 The Pindos Way Section 1 amfissa to Karpenisi Stage 1 amfissa to Viniani and Reka ravine Stage 2 Mt Ghiona: Viniani to Laka Karvouni refuge Stage 3 Laka Karvouni refuge to Sikia Stage 4 Sikia to Athanasios Dhiakos/ano Mousounitsa Stage 5 Mt Vardhousia: Athanasios Dhiakos/ano Mousounitsa to Yiourtaki sheepfold Stage 6 Yiourtaki sheepfold to Mt Oxia/Saradena refuge Stage 7 Mt Oxia/Saradena refuge to Kokalia obelisk/Rakhes Timfristou Stage 8 Kokalia obelisk/Rakhes Timfristou to Karpenisi Section 2 Karpenisi to Mesokhora Stage 9 Karpenisi to Kerasokhori Stage 10 Kerasokhori to Varvariadha Stage 11 Varvariadha to Epiniana Stage 12 Epiniana to Spilia monastery Stage 13 Spilia monastery to Petroto Stage 14 Petroto to Kali Komi Stage 15 Kali Komi to Moskhofito Stage 15A Kali Komi to Mirofilo Stage 16 Moskhofito to Mesokhora Stage 16A Mirofilo to Mesokhora Section 3 Mesokhora to Metsovo Stage 17 Mesokhora to Gardhiki or Athamania Stage 18 Gardhiki or Athamania to Matsouki Stage 19 Matsouki to Kalarites Stage 20 Kalarites to Khaliki Stage 20A Kalarites to Khaliki ridge route Stage 21 Khaliki to Metsovo Section 4 Metsovo to the Albanian border Stage 22 Metsovo to Valia Kalda Stage 23 Valia Kalda to Vovousa Stage 24 Vovousa to Dhistrato Stage 24A Link: Vovousa to Skamneli Stage 25 Dhistrato to Samarina Stage 25A Dhistrato to Palioseli Stage 26 Samarina to Dhrakolimni Stage 26A Palioseli to Dhrakolimni Stage 27 Dhrakolimni to Ayia Paraskevi/Kerasovo Stage 28 Ayia Paraskevi/Kerasovo to Kefalokhori Stage 29 Kefalokhori to Aetomilitsa/Densko Stage 30 Aetomilitsa/Densko to Mt Gramos summit Part 3 Zagori and Mt Gamila Stage 1 Tsepelovo to Kipi via Kapesovo and Koukouli Stage 1A Tsepelovo to Kipi via Khadziou bridge Stage 2 Kipi to Monodhendhri Stage 3 Monodhendhri to Papingo via Vikos gorge Stage 4 Papingo to Astraka refuge Stage 5 Astraka refuge to Tsepelovo or Kapesovo Stage 5A Astraka refuge to Konitsa Stage 6 Skamneli to Konitsa Part 4 Mt Olympus Stage 1 Prionia to Spilios Agapitos/Refuge A Stage 2 Spilios Agapitos/Refuge A to Mitikas and Yiosos Apostolidhis/Refuge B Stage 3 Yiosos Apostolidhis/Refuge B to Prionia Stage 4 Prionia to Litokhoro Appendix A Route summary tables Appendix B Glossary Appendix C Further reading Appendix D Useful contacts
