Join UIMLA guide Jack Doyle on an exciting Parnitha hiking day! Discover the charming village of Fyli, beautiful pine forests and more on an exceptional outdoor adventure near Athens in Greece.
Private
1/2 Day
Jan - Mar, Oct - Dec
Intermediate
Intermediate
Would you like to discover one of the best places for hiking near Athens? Then join me on this Parnitha 1-day program and I will show you some of my favorite locations.
Mount Parnitha is located north of Athens and is a stunning, densely forested range in Greece. It is easy to reach and will allow us to experience the lovely Greek wilderness.
We will meet in Pangrati, Athens early in the morning and drive about 45 minutes to the village of Fyli. There we will enjoy a hot cup of coffee in a traditional bakery with a wood-fired oven. After, we will set off on our hike through pine forests. We will enjoy stunning views, come by an old aqueduct, and, if we are lucky, we might catch sight of a tortoise too!
In total, we will spend around 4 hours hiking, and we will cover approximately 8-10km and +500 meters of altitude gain. Finally, we will drive back to Athens in the afternoon. The trails are generally good, and the ascent is not demanding. Therefore, everyone is welcome to join. Furthermore, I will be there every step of the way to ensure that you are comfortable on your way up.
So, are you ready for a fun hiking day near Athens? Then book your place now and join me on this exciting program to Mount Parnitha!
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Mountain Leader
Jack is a qualified International Mountain Leader (UIMLA), whose love of all things hilly was cultivated from a young age through the Scouts. He was raised in Greystones, south of Dublin on the east coast of Ireland.
Seven years of living and working in the French Alps. Jack now splits his time between the Chamonix Valley, France and Athens, Greece.
Many people associate Greece with sun, sea, and islands, as well as culture and history of course. However, this beautiful country is the third most mountainous country in Europe, with endless tracks and trails for us to discover!
Languages
French | English
Certificates
UIMLA
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5
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Joshua
5
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