Mount Olympus 4-day rock climbing trip

Akis, an HMGA certified mountain guide, will take you in this great 4-day rock climbing trip to the mythical Mount Olympus in Greece.

Olympus

4 Days

Jul - Sep

Intermediate

Description

I invite you to join me in a fantastic rock climbing trip to Mount Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece! We will spend 4 great days of multi-pitch climbing, facing the sea and surrounded by a majestic scenery.

This mythical mount was the home of Greek gods, according to mythology. Today it's the most wild and isolated area of the Greek mountains. I will take you along rocks at an altitude of almost 3000 metres. We will climb to the highest peak, Mytikas (2918 m).

Mount Olympus lies in the Olympus Range, on the border between Macedonia and Thessaly. Also, it's 80 kilometres southwest from the city of Thessaloniki, our meeting point.

Besides, it has many peaks, deep gorges and an outstanding biodiversity. It is also a World's Biosphere Reserve.

So, on our first day, we will meet at the Thessaloniki airport. Then, we will head to the small village of St. Dimitrious and stay in a hotel for the night. On our second day, we will head to the of Xerolaki Ridge, and to the Musses Plateau summit (2700 m), along needles and rock faces. We will spend the night in a hut.

Then, on the third day, we will climb to the impressive Throne of Zeus peak (2902 m). And finally, on the fourth, we will make the whole summits traverse! We will even climb up to the Mytikas summit (2918 m). You can check the detailed itinerary below this description.

So contact me if you want to join me in this 4-day climbing trip! It will be an unforgettable experience. I will be happy to answer any questions you may have about the program.

I also offer an 8-day hut to hut hiking tour in Mount Olympus. Check it out!

Price includes

Guiding fee
Transport during the trip
Transportation start and back

Meeting point

Thessaloniki airport

Itinerary

Day 1: Thessaloniki-St.Dimitrious

Meeting at Thessaloniki airport and transfer to the north west side of Mt.Olympus, towards the small village of St. Dimitrious. Settle down in a hotel. Evening meal. Briefing about the schedule.

Day 2: Xerolaki Ridge-Musses Plateau

Early wake up and breakfast at the hotel. Drive towards the virgin forest of Xerolaki area under the foot of the impressive Xerolaki Ridge. Today we will climb the most classic, long and majestic ridge of the Greek mountains. The Xerolaki ridge, rips the North side of the mountain and give access to the summits and Musses Plateau (2700 m), after a long climbing course between needles and rock faces. (AD+ difficulty, 1700m). It will take us in total about 10 hours. Access the Musses Plateau. Settle down in a mountain hut, dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3: Throne of Zeus

Wake up and breakfast at the hut. Today we will climb the impressive Throne of Zeus (2902 m) peak, also called Stefani. We will climb north east face of the Throne. Route : Comicci – Escher. Difficulty : D/D+ , 200 m. Return to the hut. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Summits traverse-Mytikas

Wake up and breakfast at the hut. Today we will climb the complete summits traverse, Mytikas (2918 m) summit included. Difficulty: D/PD+ , 200m. Duration: 5 hours. Finally we will return at the hut for a short break (lunch) and follow the tack towards the forest road (5 hours). Drive back to the village, settle down at the hotel and dinner. The next day, after breakfast, yo will be transferred to the Thessaloniki airpot.

Details

More info

Climbing equipment is provided

Reguired equipment: -Backpack 30–35 L -Hiking boots and rock climbing shoes -Sun hat, warm hat (beanie) -Gloves, long trousers, shorts, warm pull over _Wind/water proof jacket -Snacks -1,5 L water bottle -Personal equipment for hut overnight stay,

About the guide

Akis

4.8

(67)

Mountain Guide

I come from Greece and always remember myself as a kid in the mountains…
Now, I am a Certified Mountain Guide HMGA, member of the Hellenic Mountain Guides Association (License number A.N 867/37, Nr 19 FEK (A)621-999/28-11-07) also a Mountaineering – Ski Mountaineering and Climbing Instructor, member of the Hellenic Federation of Mountaineering & Climbing (H.F.M.C).

My passion for the mountains led me on numerous hikes, ski tours, and rock and ice climbs in Greece, the Alps, France, Switzerland, Italy, and Bulgaria, with many new routes under my signature.

The beautiful valleys at the foot of Mount Olympus – Greece are my home, and the flanks above are the playground to follow my mountain love, may it be ice-climbing, ski touring, hiking, or alpine climbing. For me, it is the perfect terrain to train, play and guide.

I teach mountaineering, rock climbing, and ski mountaineering in various Climbing Schools & Mountaineering Associations, and I spend a lot of wintertime as a ski instructor. I love to share my passion with guests and guide hikers, mountaineers, climbers, and ski tourers all year round.

I am married to Mariza and we have a daughter and two sons together.
I speak Greek, English, and French.

Languages

Greek | French | English

Certificates

HMGA

What people are saying about Akis

Olivier

Alyson

Amazing experience, wonderful guide and easy booking! Trip was all we hoped it would be and more.

Akis Parousis is one of the best mountain guides in Greece , but first of all he is one of the best partner!!!!

Fantastic trip. Very well organised, and couldn’t have gone any better. Akis was exceptional, and made sure we all had a great time. Thank you.

An amazing trip with a lovely small group and beautiful mountains! The views and terrain are spectacular, and you will feel safe and supported at all times (especially in the summit section where ropes and helmets are needed). Our guide Vasilis was knowledgeable and friendly, and I would highly recommend this trip to hikers or those who want to push themselves.