1 Day Summit Mount Olympus - Mytikas Peak

A lesser-known but very beautiful route to the summit of legendary Mt. Olympus in just one day! Mt.Olympus, the mythical home of the ancient Greek Gods! Rising almost straight from the Aegean Sea to a height of 2.917 meters, it is the tallest mountain in Greece and the second tallest mountain in the Balkans. Its slopes are broken by steep, densely forested gorges with stunning waterfalls and impressive caves. Home to the lesser gods and other spirits according to mythology. Its 52 peaks in total are snow-capped for almost 8 months of the year and often remain hidden in the clouds the rest of the time. Its highest peak and the one we are summiting on our 1 Day Summit Olympus, is Mytikas at an elevation of 2.918 m! We will meet in the center of the Kalivia village and with a 4×4 vehicle we will then drive off towards the mountain hut Christakis. The first 20 kilometers up to the location is a tarmac road. Then it becomes a dirt road for another 22 kilometres (about 1-hour drive) until we reach the mountain hut at 2,430 meters altitude. Leaving our vehicles there, we set off on foot for the rest of the way. We will follow the E4 European Trail for approximately 60 to 70 minutes! We traverse the peak of Skolio at an altitude of 2.912 m until we reach Skala. The most difficult part of our hike starts here. We continue our hike up to the location Kakoskala and scramble our way up to the top! Mytikas at an elevation of 2.918 meters have been reached! We continue our hike up to the location Kakoskala and scramble our way up to the top! Mytikas at an elevation of 2.918 meters has been reached!

Please note that the itinerary is subject to change at the discretion of the tour leader, according to local and weather conditions. As Mt. Olympus is a challenging walk and the safety of our clients always comes first, our guides retain the decision if clients are to actually climb the peak of Mytikas. This will depend on both the clients’ abilities and weather conditions. In the case of snow, the ascent to Mytikas is not possible. Best season: From May 15th to October 15th What to bring: Trekking shoes or boots Backpack 20 lt. Short or long trousers depending on the season Two t-shirts Windcheater Hat, Scarf, sunglasses and sunscreen Sweatshirt Trekking poles, if you have available 1 bottle of water 1,5 lt. Participation requirements Good physical condition No acrophobia (afraid of heights) Ages: 13 – 70 (Children accompanied by their parents) Price includes: All necessary local transfers (with a 4×4 vehicle) for the operation of the activity All necessary equipment for the activity (helmet harness) Light Snack English speaking Trekking Hellas Guide and taxes Special "passport - info guide" for Litochoro village, including discount in selected shops