5-Day Mount Olympus and Meteora Climbing Trip in Greece
About This Tour
Join this outstanding 5-day climbing trip to the mountain of the 12 majestic Gods, combined with a 2-day climbing venture in the unique Meteora rock formations,...
Duration: 5 Days · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Challenging · Accommodation: Included · Standard · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: Not applicable · Cities: Meteora, Litochoro, Mount Olympus · Languages: English, French, Greek
Know before you go: The Mountain Guide is in charge of the ascent and has the right to change the schedule, or part of it, in case of bad weather conditions, always in cooperation with guests and with safety as the top priority.; The Mountain Guide has the right to change the daily route or part of it in case of a sudden illness of a team member.; The Mountain Guide has the right to interrupt or totally stop the schedule if a team member does not comply with the safety rules or if their actions put the rest of the team in danger.; Participants have to respect the mountain's natural environment.; The terms above do not make the Mountain Guide liable to refund the fee, or any part of it.; The above schedule takes place in a mountainous and alpine environment.; Hikes and climbs are up to 5 - 6 hours per day, and good health is necessary. A minimum level of physical fitness is required.; The Mountain Guide is not responsible for an accident beyond his responsibility or caused by a participant's ignorance or mistake.
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Litochoro
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What's Included
- All transportation
- All overnight stays in mountain refuges and hotels
- Breakfast, dinner, and lunch boxes
- Certified Mt. Olympus Mountain Guide
- Climbing equipment
Not Included
- Extra meals
- Drinks and bottled water consumption
- Climbing shoes
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Hike to Musses Plateau from Litochoro
Meet in Litochoro town and transfer to the trailhead. Hike to Musses Plateau at 2,700 m and settle into a mountain refuge. Receive a briefing about the next day's schedule. Dinner and overnight stay. Duration: 5 - 6 hours
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2Day 02
Traverse the Mount Olympus Summits
Have breakfast at the hut. Today, climb all the 2,900 m summits via a magnificent traverse from north to south. Climb the Throne of Zeus and the sharp rocky spur, then continue to the very top of Mytikas at 2,918 m via the northeast spur (AD+), finally reaching the hut late in the afternoon. Difficulty: AD, 200 m Duration: 5 - 6 hours Dinner and overnight stay.
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3Day 03
Climb the North-East Face of the Throne of Zeus
Have breakfast at the hut. Today, climb the North-East face of the Throne. Comicci - Escher 200 m, D, is a classic and outstanding rock climb that exits on the rocky spur of the Throne. Downclimb toward the hut early in the afternoon. Take a short break for a light lunch, then hike down to the car. Transfer to Litochoro and continue toward the Meteora region. Duration: 8 - 10 hours Settle into a guest house for dinner and an overnight stay.
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4Day 04
Climb Meteora's Towering Sandstone Rocks
First thing in the morning, have breakfast and attend a short briefing about the climb. Today, experience a unique climbing area with huge rock pillars, known worldwide as Meteora. These ancient sandstone formations almost touch the sky. Climb one of the 2,000 bolted routes. In the afternoon, visit the medieval monasteries and the museum. Dinner and overnight stay.
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5Day 05
Final Meteora Climb and Return to Litochoro
Receive a short briefing about the climb while having breakfast. Proceed to climb the rock pillars. After returning to the foot of the rocks in the early afternoon, transfer back to Litochoro.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Litochoro, Greece · Tour start: Litochoro, Greece — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
