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Climb The Mountain Of 12 Gods And Meteora Rocks In This 5-Day Trip

  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Mountaineering, Climbing, Culture

  • Duration

    5 Days

  • Activity Level

    Challenging

  • Language

    English, French, Greek

Description

Join this outstanding climbing trip to the mountain of the 12 majestic Gods, along with a 2-day climbing venture in the unique Meteora rock formations, one of the most significant climbing sectors in Greece. Also, learn about the local culture as you visit some ancient museums and monasteries of the Meteora region.

Highlights
  • Tackle the world-famous Throne of Zeus on this trip
  • Conquer the extraordinary Meteora rocks
  • Hike the thrilling Musses Plateau and enjoy the scenic views
  • Day 1- Litochoro expand_more
    • Meet at Litochoro town and transfer towards the trailhead.

    • Hike to Musses Plateau 2,700m - settle down in a Mountain Refuge.

    • Get a briefing about the next day schedule. 

    Dinner & overnight stay.

    Duration: 5 - 6 hours

  • Day 2- Climbing Mount Olympus summits through a traverse expand_more
    • We'll take breakfast at the hut.

    • Today we will climb all the 2,900m summits via a magnificent traverse, from North to South. 

    • We will climb the Throne of Zeus and the sharp rocky spur - continue to the very top Mytikas 2,918m via the northeast spur (AD+) and finally access the hut late in the afternoon.

    Difficulty: AD, 200m

    Duration: 5 - 6 hours 

    Dinner and Overnight stay

  • Day 3- Climbing the throne of Zeus (North-East face) expand_more
    • Breakfast will be taken at the hut.

    • Today we will climb the North-East face of Throne. Comicci - Escher 200m, D is a classic and outstanding rock climb and exits on the rocky spur of the Throne. 

    • Downclimb towards the hut early in the afternoon. Short break for light lunch and down hike to the car.                                      Duration: 8 - 10 hours

    • Transfer to Litochoro and continue towards Meteora region.

    Settle down at a guest house: dinner and overnight stay. 

  • Day 4- Climbing Meteora rocks expand_more
    • First thing in the morning, we will take breakfast and hold a short briefing about the climb.

    • Today we will experience a unique climbing area with huge rock pillars, known worldwide as Meteora. The ancient sandstone formations almost touch the sky. We will climb one of the 2000 bolted routes.

    • The same afternoon, we will visit the medieval monasteries and the museum.

    Dinner and overnight stay.

  • Day 5- Climbing the rock pillars - Back to Litochoro expand_more
    • You will be given a short briefing about the climb while having breakfast.

    • Then, we will proceed to climb the rock pillars.

    • After returning to the foot of the rocks in the early afternoon, you will be transferred to Litochoro.

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

What's Excluded

  • Extra meals

  • Drinks and bottled water consumption

  • Climbing shoes

What to bring
  • Backpack 25 - 30L volume
  • Sneakers or hiking boots
  • Long and short trousers
  • Warm pullover
  • Beanie & light gloves
  • Second pair of underwear
  • Rain jacket
  • Second pair of socks
  • Water 1 ½ lit & snacks to eat

For overnight stay at the hut:

  • Small torch
  • Sunglasses
  • Sun hat
Know before you go

Terms and conditions:

  • The Mountain Guide is in charge of the ascent and has the right to change the schedule or a part of it (always in cooperation with his guests) in case of bad weather conditions, setting the safety of his team members as a priority.
  • He has the right to change the daily route/s or a part of them in case of a sudden illness of a team member.
  • He has the right to interrupt or totally stop the schedule if a team member does not comply with the safety rules he sets or his actions put the rest of the team members in danger.
  • Participants have to respect the mountains' natural environment.
  • The terms above do not make the Mountain Guide liable to refund his reward or any part of it.
  • The above schedule takes place in a mountainous and alpine environment.
  • Hikes/climbs are up to 5 - 6 hours/day, and significant health is necessary. Also, a minimum level of physical health is needed.
  • Mountain Guide is not responsible for an accident out of his responsibility or because of a participant's ignorance/mistake.
Meeting Point

Litochoro, Greece

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 1 EUR 1350 Per Person
2 To 2 EUR 1100 Per Person

This is a private tour
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USD 1491 / person