Highlights

Hike the remote Timfi mountain.6 trek days in the North Pindos National ParkHighest Pindos peak.Remote “vlach” speaking villagesValia Calda protected areaMeet an isolated and mountainous area.

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Σύντομη περιγραφή

Pindos Peaks is a trekking tour in Northwestern Greece with excellent hiking routes for those who want to combine challenging hiking with beautiful scenery in the Greek mainland. Pindos mountain range with it’s natural wealth offers an unforgettable experience to the visitor in combination with warm Greek hospitality and delicious cuisine.

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Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL – CENTRAL ZAGORI AREA:Arrival and transfer to Zagori area. Dinner and overnight stay in hotel on BB basisDAY 2:TSEPELOVO- VIA TSOUKA ROSSA- VRISSOCHORI We start in the morning from Tsepelovo and follow the trail up to the pass of "Tsouka Rossa" at 2.315m. From there we slope down to the Katsanos plateau, following a beautiful descent, across varied scenery until we reach Vrissochori village.- From Vrissochori, mini buses (aprox. Half an hour drive) wait for us and we will be transferred to Pades a small village on the foot of Mt Smolikas. Overnight in a guest house.Hours of walking 9-10, (according to the group dynamic we can be transferred a small of road part on a higher plateau then the walk will be aprox. 7 hours)Alt. 1100m – 2315 – 1000 DAY 3: PADES - SAMARINA: Early in the morning we start climbing to the top of Smolikas mountain (2.637m-second highest peak of Greece). We will walk by a beautiful alpine lake at 2200, named Drakolimni after the old legend. The peak is infront of us and we can reach it after 1,5 hours. From there slopping down the mountain through pine and beech forest we'll reach the Vlach (nomad) village Samarina. O/N guesthouseWalk 10hrs(according to the group dynamic we can be transferred a small of road part on a higher plateau then the walk will be aprox. 7 hours)Alt. 1150m – 2637m – 1450mDAY 4: SAMARINA – DISTRATO:We start in the morning from Samarina and we’ll climb up the mountain of Gomara, a beautiful forest above the stream of Valia Kirna, offers beautiful views, we to the woodcutter village Distrato, for overnight stay. O/N guesthouse7 hours walking. Alt 1450m – 1200m – 1700m – 1050m DAY 5: DISTRATO – VOVOUSSA: Early in the morning we'll head for Vovoussa village which is situated close to the banks of the Aoos River. The walk is through forest in one of the most unexplored areas of Greece, lots of wild animals find refuge here, such as the brown bear, wolves and wild cats! O/N guesthouseWalk 6 hours Alt. 1050m – 1400m – 1000mDay 6 Vovousa – Valia Calda:We will enter the Protected area of Valia Calda, the walk starts next to the river Aoos and slowly entering the Arkoudorema stream (bear stream), which the path crosses several times! At the end of this beautiful walk we will have our tents organized and a barbeque will be prepared for our evening meal. O/N tentsWalk 5 hours. Alt. 1000m – 1400mDay 7 Valia Calda – Flegga peak – Metsovo:We ascent towards the twin alpine lakes of Flegga, above them is the peak, which offers great views to the plateau of the artificial lake of Aoos, descenting we reach the big lake and then we will be transferred to Metsovo, a mountain town hidden in the mountains! O/N guesthouseWalk 6-7 hours. Alt 1400m – 2137m – 1250m

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What's included

Luggage transfersAll accommodation in guesthousesAll meals according to itineraryLocal TransferLocal certified English speaking mountain leader

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Additional information

Difficulty level:4/5

Start :Zagori region, village Tsepelovo.

Finish :Metsovo town.

Where we go :Crossing the impressive Timfi massive, we continue to Smolikas highest Pindos peak, traverse the Aoos valley, to Valia Calda National Park.

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Cancelation Policy

-Cancellation within 30 days before the tour: the Company will refund the paid amount, minus 15% to cover administration expenses and cancellation fees of the hoteliers or other main service providers.

- Cancellation 30-15 days before the tour: the Company reserves 30% of the paid amount

- Cancellation 15-7 days before the tour: the Company reserves 50% of the paid amount

- Cancellation 7-0 days before the tour: the Company reserves the whole paid amount.

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Meeting Point

Tsepelovo

Tsepelovo 440 10, Greece

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