CANYONING

Canyoning Orlias gorge is located in the eastern slopes of Mount Olympus.

The activity is in an impressive gorge and includes rappelling on the waterfalls, diving and sliding in natural river pools.

The level of difficulty is medium and no previous canyoning experience required.

English speaking professional guides will ensure safety, fun and provide all necessary equipment (neoprene suits 5mm, harness, helmet, all equipment rappelling).

Note that you should bring with you a second pair of shoes that will get wet, a swimming suit, a towel and a water bottle.

TREKKING MOUNT OLYMPUS

A three (3) day trekking excursion on Mt. Olympus. We will stay overnight (2 nights) on the Mouses Plateau Refuge.

It’s an easy hiking path of medium difficulty.

We will go up and down the mountain following different routes, so you can experience as much more possible.

On the Mouses Plateau we will train Krav Maga (altitude 2.697m).

English speaking professional guides will ensure safety during all hiking activity.

Note that you should try to hike as light as possible.

You should carry with you during the hike:

  • Medium backpack (35-40 liters) with padded straps and waist belt. Waterproof liner recommended.
  • Trekking shoes.
  • Water bottle.
  • Waterproof top with hood.
  • Fleece tops or similar, for cool evenings and windy daytime.
  • Shorts and long trousers for hiking.
  • Sweatshirts and T-shirts for hiking (one with long sleeves and collar for sun protection).
  • Hiking towel.
  • Sun hat.
  • Sunscreen emulsion (to protect against sunburn).
  • Flashlight (preferably head torch).
  • Your medications and personal first aid kit (plasters or blister kit etc).
  • Walking sticks (depending on your hiking experience)

In case you forget or need some extra hiking equipment there are outdoor stores in Litochoro where you can purchase nearly everything.

OPTIONAL TREKKING TO THE SUMMIT – MYTIKAS 2.918m (NOT INCLUDED IN CAMP PRICE)

From our base on the Mouses Plateau you can hike to the highest peak of Greece.

The approach is a medium difficulty path and the last part is a vertical climb to the summit of Mytikas, which is a UIAA level 3 technical scrambling/climbing route. Ropes are being used for extra safety. On the way to the summit, there are several impressive drops next to the hiking path that should be considered from people with fear of heights. There is not any significant danger, since the path is relatively safe.

English speaking professional guides will ensure safety during hiking and provide all necessary equipment. One guide will escort maximum up to four (4) people according to EU safety regulations.

The view from Mytikas summit rewards all efforts and offers a panorama of nearly half of Greece !!!

Booking for this activity should be done together with your camp reservation.