Mount Olympus Guided Winter Ascent
Experience a guided winter ascent of Mount Olympus, Greece’s highest peak and the legendary home of the Olympian gods. Traverse across the Muses Plateau to the iconic summits of Mytikas and Stefani algong an expert, certified guide!
Group
Olympus
3 Days
Jan - Apr, Nov, Dec
Very high
Advanced
Highlights
- Climb Mount Olympus, Greece’s highest peak
- Cross the Muses Plateau on your way to the iconic summits of Mytikas and Stefani
- Challenge yourself on a demanding ascent designed for experienced alpinists
Description
Climb Mount Olympus, Greece’s highest peak and the legendary home of the twelve Olympian gods!
This guided trip takes you past the Muses Plateau to the dramatic summits of Mytikas and Stefani, with sweeping panoramic views of Greece and the Aegean Sea from high on the mountain.
If you are an experienced alpinists, this trip is designed for you! The route includes technical snow and ice sections and offers a true winter-mountaineering challenge.
Ready to stand where gods once stood? Join our guided ascent — just contact me and I'll handle the rest!
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transport during the trip
- Mountain guide expenses
- Accommodation
- Group equipment
- Transport to the start of the trip
- Personal equipment
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Ascent to the High Refuge
Begin with a morning start for the ascent to the highest mountain refuge, reaching the bivouac section after approximately 7–8 hours of hiking.
Day 2: Summit Push
Start early for the summit attempt. This day requires technical climbing equipment (ropes, harness, crampons, ice axes), with expected snow and/or ice slopes of 40–50 degrees over about 150 meters.
Day 3: Final Descent
Descend back to the starting point of the mountain, with an estimated duration of 6–7 hours.
Details
Accommodation
Accommodation will be in a shared indoor area of a mountain hut.
Equipment you will need to bring
Rent on site
I provide all technical gear, and I’ll be sending you a complete list of recommended clothing and all the necessary items for your trip.
About the guide
Dimitris
4.9
(136)
Mountain Guide
I am an HMGA Mountain Guide and mountaineering and climbing instructor of the Hellenic and French Mountaineering Associations. Join me for hiking and rock climbing trips in Greece.
Languages
Greek | English
Certificates
HMGA
What people are saying about Dimitris
Spencer
Dimitris was well known around the crag and was a very helpful guide, even advising other climbers nearby. Great day climbing!
Kathryn
I had 2 really great days of climbing with Dimitris. He chose beautiful routes that were appropriate for me and he impressed me with his professionalism, expertise, and safety. Add his climbing stories & interest in listening to mine and they were truly memorable days.
Shirleyann
I can't imagine a better guide than Dimitris. He has been mountaineering and climbing for close to 50 years (he started very young!) and is a wealth of information. I am an intermediate climber and my husband is a beginner. Dimitris picked a crag that catered to both of us - both fun and challenging. I felt very safe with Dimitris, and I felt that my husband was in good hands. On our short hike to the crag, he pointed out different wildflowers and plants, and which were edible or medicinal. Once there, Dimitris asked if he could watch us climb and give beta and tips. We were happy for him to share his knowledge with us. On top of all of this, he is a lovely, kind person. It was a joy to spend time with Dimitris. I hope we can return to Greece and climb with him again.
Henry
An absolutely wonderful memory and perfectly run experience with your agents and the guide thank you have a wonderful new year!!
Dumitrita
Perfect
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