Trekking in Greece 4/e

Name: Trekking in Greece 4/e
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SKU: 9781786313492
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CICERONEISBN: 9781786313492

The Peloponnese and Pindos Way

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By Tim Salmon, Michael Cullen
Imprint: CICERONE
Release Date: September 13, 2027
Format: PAPERBACK
Dimensions: 172 x 116 mm
Weight: 320 g
Pages: 304

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Experience Greece's finest trekking adventures on its premier long-distance trails: the 220km Peloponnese Way and the 460km Pindos Way. Traversing the rugged limestone backbone of the country, these demanding but non-technical routes reveal Greece's wildest, greenest mountain landscapes and offer a spectacular escape into remote regions untouched by mass tourism. For those seeking shorter yet equally stunning options, week-long treks in the Zagori district and an ascent of Mount Olympus, the legendary home of the gods, are also included. Ideal for walkers with a taste for wilderness and cultural discovery, the Peloponnese Way is described in 14 graded stages (7-20km each), crossing the peninsula from the northern village of Dhiakofto to the golden sands of Pantazi beach in the south, via Tripoli. Along the way, you'll traverse alpine meadows, dramatic gorges, and forested slopes, encountering traditional villages and ancient monasteries nestled in the hills. The Pindos Way, a more secluded four-week journey, spans 30 stages (8-31km), following the mountainous spine of Greece from Amfissa to the summit of Mount Gramos on the Albanian border. This epic trek weaves through lush forests of Greek fir, black pine, and beech, over high passes and deep ravines, and into timeless villages that have changed little over the centuries. Wild camping is required for some sections, adding to the sense of self-reliant adventure. Trek through celebrated Greek landscapes including the forested slopes of the Peloponnese, the dramatic ravines and peaks of the Pindos range, the iconic Vikos Gorge in Zagori, and the mythic heights of Mount Olympus. Both the Peloponnese and Pindos Ways are best undertaken from late spring to early autumn, when mountain meadows are bursting with wildflowers and the weather is most settled. Snow lingers on the highest peaks until April, and summer brings cooler air to the heights even as the lowlands swelter. These hiking routes in Greece are demanding rather than technical, suitable for fit walkers seeking a true immersion in Greece's mountain wilderness. Walks are graded (mostly at Grade 3) to reflect the physical commitment required, given the remoteness and lack of organised facilities. Accommodation along the treks in Greece ranges from village guesthouses and mountain monasteries to wild camping, especially on the Pindos Way. Each section includes notes on available facilities, potential campsites, water sources, and public transport access for flexible itineraries. Each stage features a detailed information box with start and finish points, distances, estimated walking times, height gain and loss, and waymarking details. Clear 1:100,000 mapping and practical stage introductions make navigation in Greece straightforward, even in the most remote terrain. Additional routes in the Zagori region (6 daily stages) and on Mount Olympus (4 daily stages) are included, allowing you to tailor your trek or add extra days of exploration. Plan your Greek trekking adventure with confidence using the definitive Cicerone guidebook, and immerse yourself in the untamed beauty, history, and culture of Greece's mountain heartlands.

Tim Salmon first visited Greece in 1958. He has lived and worked in the country, visited countless times, written and translated books and articles, and made a film about shepherd life for Greek TV. Michael Cullen was born in Greece and spent his childhood there. In 1990 he set up his own trekking business and has spent most of the last 15 years researching and leading hikes throughout the country, as well as compiling walking guidebooks.

Map key Overview map Foreword to 2018 edition Introduction Traditional mountain life A little history Flowers and wildlife Navigation and maps Sleeping and eating Dogs Getting on with people Weather and when to go What to take Emergency services Access to the mountains Using this guide Part 1 The Peloponnese Way Section 1 Dhiakofto to Tripoli Stage 1 Dhiakofto to M&##xe9;ga Spilio monastery Stage 2 M&##xe9;ga Spilio monastery to Ano Lousi Stage 3 Ano Lousi to Tourl&##xe1;dha Stage 4 Near Tourl&##xe1;dha to Dh&##xe1;ra Stage 5 Nimfasia to Vitina Stage 6 Vitina to Kardhar&##xe1;s or K&##xe1;psia Stage 7 Kardhar&##xe1;s or K&##xe1;psia to Tripoli Section 2 Tripoli to Pantazi beach Stage 8 Psili Vrisi to Ayios P&##xe9;tros Stage 9 Malevis convent to Vamvakou Stage 10 Vamvakou to Paleogoul&##xe1;s Stage 11 Mistr&##xe1;s to Anavriti Stage 12 Anavriti to Taigetos mountain refuge Stage 13 Taigetos mountain refuge to Arna Stage 14 Arna to Pantazi beach Part 2 The Pindos Way Section 1 Amfissa to Karpenisi Stage 1 Amfissa to Viniani and Rek&##xe1; ravine Stage 2 Mt Ghiona: Viniani to L&##xe1;ka Karvouni refuge Stage 3 L&##xe1;ka Karvouni refuge to Siki&##xe1; Stage 4 Siki&##xe1; to Athan&##xe1;sios Dhi&##xe1;kos/Ano Mousounitsa Stage 5 Mt Vardhousia: Athan&##xe1;sios Dhi&##xe1;kos/Ano Mousounitsa to Yiourt&##xe1;ki sheepfold Stage 6 Yiourt&##xe1;ki sheepfold to Mt Oxi&##xe1;/Sar&##xe1;dena refuge Stage 7 Mt Oxi&##xe1;/Sar&##xe1;dena refuge to Kok&##xe1;lia obelisk/R&##xe1;khes Timfristou Stage 8 Kok&##xe1;lia obelisk/R&##xe1;khes Timfristou to Karpenisi Section 2 Karpenisi to Mesokhora Stage 9 Karpenisi to Kerasokhori Stage 10 Kerasokhori to Varvari&##xe1;dha Stage 11 Varvari&##xe1;dha to Epinian&##xe1; Stage 12 Epinian&##xe1; to Spili&##xe1; monastery Stage 13 Spili&##xe1; monastery to Petroto Stage 14 Petroto to Kali Komi Stage 15 Kali Komi to Moskhofito Stage 15A Kali Komi to Mirofilo Stage 16 Moskhofito to Mesokhora Stage 16A Mirofilo to Mesokhora Section 3 Mesokhora to M&##xe9;tsovo Stage 17 Mesokhora to Gardhiki or Athamania Stage 18 Gardhiki or Athamania to Matsouki Stage 19 Matsouki to Kalarites Stage 20 Kalarites to Khaliki Stage 20A Kalarites to Khaliki ridge route Stage 21 Khaliki to M&##xe9;tsovo Section 4 M&##xe9;tsovo to the Albanian border Stage 22 M&##xe9;tsovo to V&##xe1;lia K&##xe1;lda Stage 23 V&##xe1;lia K&##xe1;lda to Vovousa Stage 24 Vovousa to Dhistrato Stage 24A Link: Vovousa to Skamn&##xe9;li Stage 25 Dhistrato to Samarina Stage 25A Dhistrato to Palios&##xe9;li Stage 26 Samarina to Dhrakolimni Stage 26A Palios&##xe9;li to Dhrakolimni Stage 27 Dhrakolimni to Ayia Paraskevi/Ker&##xe1;sovo Stage 28 Ayia Paraskevi/Ker&##xe1;sovo to Kefalokhori Stage 29 Kefalokhori to Aetomilitsa/D&##xe9;nsko Stage 30 Aetomilitsa/D&##xe9;nsko to Mt Gr&##xe1;mos summit Part 3 Zagori and Mt Gamila Stage 1 Tsep&##xe9;lovo to Kipi via Kap&##xe9;sovo and Koukouli Stage 1A Tsep&##xe9;lovo to Kipi via Khadziou bridge Stage 2 Kipi to Monodh&##xe9;ndhri Stage 3 Monodh&##xe9;ndhri to P&##xe1;pingo via Vikos gorge Stage 4 P&##xe1;pingo to Astr&##xe1;ka refuge Stage 5 Astr&##xe1;ka refuge to Tsep&##xe9;lovo or Kap&##xe9;sovo Stage 5A Astr&##xe1;ka refuge to Konitsa Stage 6 Skamn&##xe9;li to Konitsa Part 4 Mt Olympus Stage 1 Prionia to Spilios Agapitos/Refuge A Stage 2 Spilios Agapitos/Refuge A to Mitikas and Yiosos Apostolidhis/Refuge B Stage 3 Yiosos Apostolidhis/Refuge B to Prionia Stage 4 Prionia to Litokhoro Appendix A Route summary tables Appendix B Glossary Appendix C Further reading Appendix D Useful contacts

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