4-day round trip to Mt Olympus, 7 peaks
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Follow the footsteps of the first alpinists in Mt Olympus on this incredible 4-day round trip. Join Dimitris, HMGA mountain guide, to the summit of 7 peaks and learn about the history of mountaineering in Greece.
Olympus
4 Days
May - Oct
Intermediate
Beginner
Description
Join me for an unforgettable 4-day hiking and climbing adventure on Mount Olympus, the highest and most legendary mountain in Greece!
In Greek mythology, Mount Olympus (2,918 m) was home to the gods, with Zeus ruling from his majestic throne. The Muses, guardians of the arts, were said to live on the Muses Plateau — a magical place we’ll visit along the way.
Starting in Litochoro, a town 4 hours from Athens, we’ll head into Olympus National Park. Over 4 days, we’ll traverse the mountain from northeast to southeast, crossing birch forests, the Laimos ridge, and reaching the stunning Muses Plateau — home to the rare mountain wild goat, Rupicapra rupicapra.
We’ll summit 7 iconic peaks:
- Mytikas (2,918 m)
- Skolio (2,904 m)
- Agios Antonios (2,815 m)
- Skala (2,882 m)
- Prophet Helias (2,803 m)
- Toumba (2,801 m)
- Skourta (2,463 m)
Each offers breathtaking views of the mountain and the Gulf of Katerini below.
We’ll stay in three cozy mountain huts, including a night on the Muses Plateau. Along the way, you’ll learn about the mountain’s history, mythology, and unique ecosystem.
Ready for a journey filled with epic landscapes, ancient stories, and rewarding hikes? Join me for this 4-day adventure! For more details, check the itinerary below or contact me — I’d love to guide you.
If you prefer a shorter, less demanding option, a 3-day ascent to Mount Olympus is also available.
Price includes
- Guiding fee
- Transport during the trip
Price details
- Included:
- Guiding fees, taxes
- Climbing gear for the ascend to Mytikas
- Transportation from Litóchoro to the mountain and back.
- Not included:
- Refuge Accommodation 18 euros per night
- Meels (15-17 euros per person, breakfast 12-14 per person).
Meeting point
Itinerary
Day 1: Into the Heart of Olympus - Ascend to Yiossos Apostolidis Refuge (2,697 m)
Into the Heart of OlympusWe start from Gortsia (1,000 m) and ascend to Yiossos Apostolidis Refuge (2,697 m) on the Muses Plateau. On the way, we’ll stop at Petrostrouga Refuge (1,960 m) for a snack and water refill. Total hiking time: 6-7 hours. Dinner and overnight stay at the refuge.
Day 2: Summit Day — Mytikas (2,918 m) and Beyond: Prophet Elias (2,803 m) & Toumba (2,801 m)
Mytikas and BeyondWe climb to the highest peak, Mytikas (2,918 m), followed by Prophet Elias (2,803 m) and Toumba (2,801 m). These peaks are close to the hut, making it easy to tackle them with breaks in between. Total hiking time: 5-6 hours. Dinner and overnight stay at the refuge. We’ll also visit the nearby Christos Kakkalos Refuge for a coffee.
Day 3: Exploring the High Ridges - Ascend Agios Antonios (2,815 m), Skolio (2,904 m), and Skala (2,882 m)
Exploring the High Ridges. We ascend Agios Antonios (2,815 m), Skolio (2,904 m), and Skala (2,882 m), then return to the refuge for dinner and rest. Estimated hiking time: 5-6 hours.
Day 4: Descent and a Refreshing Finale - End at Prionia (1,000 m) and Enipeas Gorge Waterfalls
Descent and a Refreshing Finale. We descend to Spilios Agapitos Refuge (2,100 m) for a snack and water refill before heading down to Prionia (1,000 m). Estimated hiking time: 4-5 hours. To wrap up the trip, we’ll visit the Enipeas Gorge waterfalls for a refreshing dip before heading back.
Details
Accommodation
Not included:
- Refuge Accommodation 18 euros per night
- Meels (15-17 euros per person, breakfast 12-14 per person).
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About the guide
Dimitris
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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 this trip
carles
Best guide I have had ever! Always helping and easy to adapt to needs and changes. Really impressed!...and great talker. Interesting and great knowledge of the area, the local restaurants, the history, etc. First class service!
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