6-day ski touring trip in Pindus mountains, Greece
Join a certified mountain guide on this fantastic 6-day ski touring trip in Pindus Mountains. Enjoy a unique experience in Greece next winter!
Group
Pindus Mountain Range
6 Days
Jan, Feb
High
Intermediate
Highlights
* Slide through the fantastic slopes in the Pindus mountains.
* Descend from the summits and face challenging runs.
* Enjoy skiing away from the crows and surrounded by beautiful peaks.
Description
Ski touring in the Pindus Mountains is an interesting alternative for those skiers who want to enjoy an off the beaten path experience. This mountain range, located in northern Greece, is also called the “spine of Greece” because it runs along the border of Thessaly and Epirus region. These mountains and valleys create a wonderful environment for adrenaline-filled adventures.
During this 6-day trip, we will descend from great summits, sliding down on steep challenging slopes. Therefore, good fitness and previous ski touring experience will be necessary to join this trip.
After a nutritive, hot breakfast, we will head to our objective and spend a few hours enjoying great runs while we discover the best landscapes in the region! At the end of the day, we will rest in our comfy accommodation and prepare ourselves for more fun-filled adventures.
You will be able to enjoy a great experience in the mountains, surrounded by wonderful snow-covered peaks, away from the noise, and to enjoy an adrenaline-filled ski touring program at the same time!
So, if you find this trip tempting, send me a request, book your spot and enjoy a unique experience in the Pindus Mountains with me!
If you don’t have much time, you can also check our 4-day Ski Touring in the Pindus mountains.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transportation start and back
Price details
The price includes the transfer to and from Airport, PREVEZA –AKTIO (PVK).
Itinerary
Day 1: Small Papigkon
On this first day, we will travel from Ioannina, the largest city of Epirus, to the smallest, colorful and charming town of Papigkon (960m). Once there we will check in in our accommodation and rest for the next day.
Day 2: Dragon Lake
Next day after breakfast, we will ascent 1290m and descent 300m to our refuge in Astraka mountain. It will take us 2.5 hours to get there. From there, our first route will be waiting for us! We will visit the mystical Dragon Lake (2100m) located in the middle of Tymfi massif. This lake, along with the mountain´s white peaks, completes the perfect picture and provides an amazing setting for nature-lovers. We will skiing for 1.5 hours and descending 500m before going back to Small Papigkon.
Day 3: Gamila's Summit
Our objective for this day is to climb one of the Pindos’ highlights: The Gamila summit (2497m). It is the fourth highest mountain in Greece. We will ascent 1500m to the summit and after we get there, we will ski down between 4 and 5 hours before we go back to our next accommodation. We will spend the night in Tsepélovo (1080m): a village with the biggest population in Zagoria. This destination is chosen for many tourist all year round. Its stone architecture makes it a traditional settlement.
Day 4: Goura's Summit
After our daily breakfast, another famous and challenging summit will be waiting for us: Goura’s summit (2467m). Skamneli’s Village (1100m) is our starting point, and approaching the Goura will take a few hours. Prepare yourselves for a fantastic ski touring day, while you are descending for 1300m in this white paradise.
Day 5: The Avalos Passage
This adrenaline-filled day is what we need to finish this memorable trip. The Avalos Passage (2320m) is the destination of our final descent. In this area we will ski down 1300m of white slopes. After an amazing day, we will rest in Vasilitsa Ski center (1580m), a resort in the heart of Pindus mountains surrounded by pine trees and beautiful landscapes. This activity will take us between 7 and 8 hours. It will be a fantastic journey!
Day 6: Ioannina City
We will head to Ioannina’s city early in the morning, arriving there at 10.30am. Once there, you will have free time to enjoy the city. A good idea is to spend some time in the Pamvotida lake or enjoy the artistic and cultural events the city offers. After a beautiful day, the next thing to do is planning our next adventure together, before saying goodbye!
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