Day Climb on Mount Olympus - Skolio Peak in one day
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Trekking Hellas Mt. Olympus
Surrounded by snow, myths, and clouds, Mount Olympus is the highest and most famous mountain in Greece. At the boundary between Macedonia and Thessaly, it dominates the Thessalian plain and the Thermaic Gulf. Skolio peak - the second-highest sub-peak after Mytikas- completes an arc of about 200 degrees, with its steep slopes forming on the west side, like a wall, an impressive precipitous amphitheatrical cavity, 700 meters (2,300 ft) in depth and 1,000 meters (3,300 ft) in circumference, the 'Megala Kazania'.
For the winter ascent to Skolio Peak, we start from the Mountain Ski Race Training Center (KEOACH) of the Greek Army parking lot (1.800m.). (note that up to the camp, the road is asphalt of good quality).
Total hiking time, 7 to 8 hours.
Distance covered 14km - elevation gain 1200m.
Price includes:
Professional English-speaking mountain guide
Safety equipment (baudrier-harness-trekking poles)
All taxes, and insurance
Snack
Not included:
Transfer costs from Litochoto to Elassona and back cost 100€ for max 3 persons
Packing list:
Waterproof hiking boots
Waterproof pants and jacket
Gaiters-beanie- gloves
Backpack 20-30lt
Sunglasses, sunblock
Fleece-Down Jacket
Your own personal water bottle. As part of our environmental policy and actions, we are committed to eliminating the use of plastic water bottles.
Hiking poles (optional)
Important!
It's essential to always have snow chains with you.
Suggested Itinerary
Day itinerary
The meeting place is the Mountain Ski Race Training Center (KEOACH) of the Greek Army.
Meeting Time: 07.30
End of the activity: 16.00
Description
For the winter ascent to Skolio Peak, we start from the Mountain Ski Race Training Center (KEOACH) of the Greek Army parking lot (1.800m.). We pass through the Camp and in a short time we reach the lifts of the Vrysopoules ski resort (1.920m.). Following the tracks we reach Migotzidis Pass (2.400m), we are now in the alpine zone of the mountain and enjoy the white landscape.
Right above our heads stands the peak of Agios Antonios! We continue our ascent reaching the Agios Antonios pass, a point with a breathtaking view. We continue up to Skolio Peak and after crossing a passable ridge we reach the summit.
Moments that define this adventure
