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Climbing to the Olympus summit is an obtainable goal and one that you should definitely aim for if you are in Greece. The highest point of the country is renowned for its mythological and natural value.

On this 2-day hike, we will climb to the top of Mytikas (2918m/9574ft) with an overnight stay at Spilios Agapitos hut. On average, we will hike around 4 hours the first day and 8 hours the second. covering a total distance of 18km and an estimated 1800m altitude gain. It will be an exciting adventure that will allow you to enjoy the full splendor of Olympus under the guidance of a professional that will not only show you the way but also keep you safe.

The program starts and ends in Litochoro, from where we will drive to the trailhead in Prionia. You can find a detailed description of the itinerary below.

Please keep in mind that you will need a good fitness level to join this tour. You should also be comfortable with heights. During the last stretch of our climb, we will use a rope, harness, and helmet (which we will provide) to scramble up to the Mytikas summit.

Join us on this amazing adventure! Send us a request and let's start planning your Olympus climb together! You can join us on one of these 2-day tours or inquire about longer, custom Olympus climbs as well. We look forward to guiding you!

Our day will normally begin in the morning at 9.30 in Litochoro’s central square. After a short briefing about our day’s hike, we will drive towards the trailhead (Prionia 1100m) (20-30 minutes).  
  
In Prionia, we will park our car and prepare our gear for the hike. Prionia is the highest point which can be reached by car (it is 18 km from Litochoro).

We will take the route from Prionia (1.100 m) to Spilios Agapitos Refuge (2.1000 m), the most frequented hiking path on Mount Olympus and part of the E4 European trail.

The trail is in good condition and mostly through a shady forest. We will constantly move uphill to the Spilios Agapitos hut, at an altitude of 2.100m. This legendary resting spot is surrounded by impressive age-old Bosnian pine trees. We will enjoy a good meal and a good night's rest, and prepare for summit day.

Litochoro-Prionia-Spilios Agapitos hut

We will enjoy an early breakfast with a view at 5.30 am, on the hut balcony.

At 6.30, we will leave the hut following the European E4 trail away from the forest towards and alpine zone. This relatively steep trail is quite popular and offers a magnificent view of the whole eastern region of Olympus.

In approximately 2 or 2.5 hours we will reach Skala peak at 2866m, where we will t stop for rest and prepare our gear (helmet and climbing harness) to summit Mytikas. From Skala (2866m), we can catch sight of Skolio peak (2911m), Agios Antonios peak (2815m) and of course, Mytikas peak (2918m).

  
Kakoskala is the name of the ridge that we will follow on our way to the summit. In approximately 1 hour of partly technically, easy scrambling will make it to the top of Mytikas at 2.918 m. the highest peak in Greece! During the ascent, you will be attached to the guide’s rope and offered advice and guidance.  

Later, we will begin our descent back to the refuge, via the same route, and normally will arrive there by 12.00-12.30 pm. Once at the hut, we will rest and have lunch before hiking for a couple of hours back to Prionia. Then, we will drive back to Litochoro with an amazing memory as a souvenir.

Summit Day

Climb to the summit of Mytikas, the top of Mount Olympus, and enjoy a legendary hike in Greece that will connect you with its mountains and mythology!

Guided Hike to the top of Olympus (Mytikas Summit). 2-day trip. HMLA guide

https://olympus-experience.gr/2-days-hiking-to-mytikas

Guided Hike to the top of Olympus (Mytikas Summit)

This 1-day climb to the Olympus summit is designed to take you from the Spilios Agapitos hut to the top of Mytikas, the highest point in Greece!

Most Olympus programs start from Prionia (the trailhead to the hut) and take at least 2 days. However, if you would like to make your own hiking arrangements to the hut on your own, then we offer you the chance of hiring a guide only for summit day, in order to ensure your safety on your way to the top.

We will meet you directly at the hut and go over the day's itinerary as well as check gear (plus provide you with a helmet and rope), and then we will set off. In total, it will take us around 6 hours to get to the summit of Mytikas from Spilios Agapitos and back. We also offer the option of tailoring the itinerary in case you would like to explore some other hut options.

Whichever way you decide to explore Mount Olympus, this will be an experience that you will always remember. Contact us today and start planning this wonderful adventure to the top of the most mythical mountain in Greece!

After breakfast at the mountain hut, you will meet your guide at the scheduled time. You will go through a short trip briefing and equipment check (we provide a helmet and climbing harness) and set off for the Mytikas summit!  
  
Summiting Mytikas from the Spilios Agapitos hut usually takes around 3 hours up and then another 3 hours back to the hut. During the final part of the climb to the summit that requires scrambling, you will always be attached to the guide’s rope and offered advice and guidance.  
  
Once at the summit, you will have time to rest, grab a bite, and of course, admire the view and take all the pictures you want.  
  
The activity will end back down at the hut, and you will take the same route to get there.  
We can also arrange a different itinerary if you would like to stay in a different hut.

Spilios Agapitos-Mytikas summit-Spilios Agapitos

On this 1-day Mytikas ascent, you will climb to the summit of Mount Olympus with a guide starting from the Spilios Agapitos hut. 

Semi-Guided Hike from Agapitos Hut to the Top of Olympus (Mytikas Summit). 

https://olympus-experience.gr/semi-guided-ascend-to-mytikas-agapitos

Semi-Guided Hike from Agapitos Hut to the Top of Olympus (Mytikas Summit)

This trip takes you to Mytikas (2918m), the highest summit on the Olympus massif in just 1-day. It is specially designed for those that may lack the time to carry out the [traditional 2-day trip with an overnight stay in a refuge](https://www.explore-share.com/trip/olympus-summit-guided-hike-mytikas/) and is also an ‘easier’ experience to the summit.

This trip involves the use of a 4x4 vehicle, which will take us through a dirt road high up to Chrystakis emergency refuge at an elevation of 2550m. From the refuge, we will start our hike on an easy trail, which will take us in approximately 1 hour to the summits of Skolio and Skala. Once we arrive at Skala peak (2875m), we will put on our gear to tackle the final stretch of our ascent to Mytikas (2918m) (1h – 1.5h). Skala peak is the starting point of the popular Kakoskala trail (one of the two available routes to the summit). After enjoying the view from the summit, we will return via the same route.

Keep in mind that although this tour welcomes mountain climbing beginners, and that we will follow a relatively easy route to the Mytikas summit, you should have an average fitness level and be capable to trek/walk for 3-4 hours without any problems. Furthermore, you should not be afraid of heights, or have any other known health problems (particularly related to the myoskeletal system).

If you would like to join this exciting adventure to the Mytikas summit, then please send your booking request and we can start making arrangements together!

6.30-7.00 am - We meet in Litochoro's central square.  
9.30- 10.00 am - We arrive at Chrystakis refuge. We gear up and our trip starts.  
11.30-12.30 am - We enjoy the view from Greece's highest peak, Mytikas (2918m). We spend enough time resting and taking photos.  
12.30-13.00 pm - We head back via the same route to our car.  
15.00-15.30 pm - We arrive at Chrystakis refuge where we embark on our vehicle and head back to Litochoro  
17.30-18.30 pm -Arrive in Litochoro

Litochoro-Mytikas-Litochoro

Enjoy an easy-going 1-day ascent to the Mytikas summit on Mount Olympus with the help of a local, certified guide.

Mount Olympus Easy Trail to the Mytikas Summit. 1-day trip. HMLA guide

Mount Olympus Easy Trail to the Mytikas Summit

These are personalized trips to the summits (Mytikas or Skolio) designed for those who have the experience and confidence to hike up by themselves and spend the night in one of the Olympus Huts (Refuge A Spilios Agapitos, Refuge Petrostrouga, Apostolidis Refuge, or Kakkalos Refuge), and will only require the guidance and experience of an Olympus guide for the alpine sections of the mountain that they wish to visit.

The following 1-day tours are recommended:

1\. SKOLIO PEAK (2912m)
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Refuge Spilios Agapitos/Apostolidis/Kakkalos - Skolio peak - back to the refuge

Level of difficulty: Easy

2\. PANORAMA OF THE PEAKS
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This circular tour will allow you to explore the two routes that exist to the summit.

From Apostolidis or Kakkalos refuge - Mytikas (via Louki couloir)- Skala (via Kakoskala) - Zonaria trail - back

Level of difficulty: Moderate

3\. MYTIKAS SUMMIT (2918m)
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Available from Apostolidis, Kakkalos, Petrostrouga, or Spilios Agapitos refuge - Mytikas and back

Level of difficulty: Moderate

4\. SUNRISE IN MYTIKAS
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Available from Apostolidis or Kakkalos refuge - Mytikas - back. A unique and once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Level of difficulty: Moderate

5\. ALPINE QUEST
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Refuge Spilios Agapitos – Skala Peak (2882m)- Skolio Peak (2912m) – Agios Antonios Peak (2815m)

Level of difficulty: Moderate

6\. FAST AND LIGHT
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Summiting Mytikas or Skolio in one day is possible! This option requires a very good fitness level.

Level of difficulty: Hard

7\. GOMAROSTALOS TRAIL
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The most direct trail to the Mouses Plateau and Throne of Zeus, but also the steepest. A taste of the less traveled parts of Olympus. Prionia - Gomarostalos trail - Mouses Plateau

Level of difficulty: Hard

In addition, we can design any trip you want based exactly on your preferences and needs, departing from your desired location or hut! Just send us a message with details of when you are traveling and how much time you want to spend in the mountains, plus your fitness level, and you can leave the rest to us. We are flexible in terms of time and the duration spent on your day trip and we can match a variety of different fitness levels or activities (hike, fast-hike, trail run).

Everyone is welcome on Olympus, from families and day hikers to adventure junkies. We can create an unforgettable experience on the Mountain of the Greek Gods!

We will meet at your preferred mountain refuge. We start our from there and we finish it in the agreed location.

Our meeting point is arranged between the clients and the guide

These flexible Olympus tours will allow you to choose your climb based on your preferences and experience. A certified mountain guide will make sure you are safe during the alpine stretches of the ascent to the summit. 

Semi-Guided Customised Olympus Experience Tours. Hiking trip. HMLA guide

Semi-Guided Customised Olympus Experience Tours

This tour will take you on a 3-day circular hike of Mount Olympus, all the way to the Mytikas summit, the highest point on Olympus at an altitude of 2198 m (9584 ft).

This 3-day tour will allow you to truly experience and enjoy your Olympus hike. You will have time to rest between hikes amd we will take two different routes, one to the summit, and another on the way back.

We will spend two nights in mountain huts, with sunrise views, explore the Zonaria Trail, pass below the Throne of Zeus, reach the Mytikas summit, pass the Laimos ridge, and explore the Muses Plateau.

Although everyone is welcome to join, a good fitness level is a must. Additionally, you will need to be comfortable with heights as some scrambking is involved on the way to the summit. Of course, we will be there to help and guide you!

Make sure to send your booking request for this unique and unforgettable trek on Mount Olympus!

Difficulty: Intermediate  
Distance: Approx. 5.5 km  
Elevation gain: 1000 m  
Hiking duration: 2 to 4 hours

 Prionia – Spilios Agapitos Hut

Difficulty: Intermediate  
Distance: Approx. 6.5km  
Elevation gain: 850 m  
Hiking duration: 5-7 hours

Spilios Agapitos Hut - Mytikas Summit - Muses Plateau

Difficulty: Intermediate  
Distance: 10 km  
Elevation loss: approx. -1600 m  
Hiking duration: 5-7 hours

Muses Plateau – Petrostrouga - Gortsia

Join a 3-day circular hiking tour to the Mytikas summit, the highest point on Mount Olympus. A certified mountain guide will show you the way and keep you safe. 

Circular Hiking Tour to the Summit of Olympus Mountain. 3-day trip. HMLA guide

https://olympus-experience.gr/3-days-hiking-to-mytikas

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