Greece · Rock Climbing

5-Day Mount Olympus and Meteora Climbing Trip in Greece

5 Days Round trip from Litochoro Challenging pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Tackle the world-famous Throne of Zeus on this trip
02 Conquer the extraordinary Meteora rocks
03 Hike to the Musses Plateau at 2,700 m and enjoy scenic mountain views
04 Climb Mount Olympus summits through a magnificent north-to-south traverse

Join this outstanding 5-day climbing trip to the mountain of the 12 majestic Gods, combined with a 2-day climbing venture in the unique Meteora rock formations, one of the most significant climbing sectors in Greece. Tackle Mount Olympus through high-altitude hikes, traverses, and classic rock climbs, then continue to Meteora for climbing on its huge sandstone pillars. Along the way, also discover the local culture with visits to ancient museums and medieval monasteries in the Meteora region.

Climb the Throne of Zeus and the sharp rocky spur, then continue to the very top of Mytikas at 2,918 m via the northeast spur (AD+), finally reaching the hut late in the afternoon.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Private

Activity level Challenging

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Meteora, Litochoro, Mount Olympus

Languages English, French, Greek

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Hike to Musses Plateau from Litochoro

Meet in Litochoro town and transfer to the trailhead.
Hike to Musses Plateau at 2,700 m and settle into a mountain refuge.
Receive a briefing about the next day's schedule.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Duration: 5 - 6 hours

Day 02

Traverse the Mount Olympus Summits

Have breakfast at the hut.
Today, climb all the 2,900 m summits via a magnificent traverse from north to south.
Climb the Throne of Zeus and the sharp rocky spur, then continue to the very top of Mytikas at 2,918 m via the northeast spur (AD+), finally reaching the hut late in the afternoon.

Difficulty: AD, 200 m

Duration: 5 - 6 hours

Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 03

Climb the North-East Face of the Throne of Zeus

Have breakfast at the hut.
Today, climb the North-East face of the Throne. Comicci - Escher 200 m, D, is a classic and outstanding rock climb that exits on the rocky spur of the Throne.
Downclimb toward the hut early in the afternoon. Take a short break for a light lunch, then hike down to the car.
Transfer to Litochoro and continue toward the Meteora region.

Duration: 8 - 10 hours

Settle into a guest house for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 04

Climb Meteora's Towering Sandstone Rocks

First thing in the morning, have breakfast and attend a short briefing about the climb.
Today, experience a unique climbing area with huge rock pillars, known worldwide as Meteora. These ancient sandstone formations almost touch the sky.
Climb one of the 2,000 bolted routes.
In the afternoon, visit the medieval monasteries and the museum.

Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 05

Final Meteora Climb and Return to Litochoro

Receive a short briefing about the climb while having breakfast.
Proceed to climb the rock pillars.
After returning to the foot of the rocks in the early afternoon, transfer back to Litochoro.

Where this trip takes you

Musses Plateau, Throne of Zeus, Mytikas, Meteora sandstone pillars

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Litochoro 3 cities · 5 Days

The fine print

Trip details

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 Not Included

Extra meals
Drinks and bottled water consumption
Climbing shoes

What to bring

Bring the following items:

Backpack, 25 - 30 L volume
Sneakers or hiking boots
Long and short trousers
Warm pullover
Beanie and light gloves
Second pair of underwear
Rain jacket
Second pair of socks
1 1/2 litres of water and snacks to eat

For the 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 part of it, in case of bad weather conditions, always in cooperation with guests and with safety as the top priority.
The Mountain Guide has the right to change the daily route or part of it in case of a sudden illness of a team member.
The Mountain Guide has the right to interrupt or totally stop the schedule if a team member does not comply with the safety rules or if their actions put the rest of the team in danger.
Participants have to respect the mountain's natural environment.
The terms above do not make the Mountain Guide liable to refund the fee, or any part of it.
The above schedule takes place in a mountainous and alpine environment.
Hikes and climbs are up to 5 - 6 hours per day, and good health is necessary. A minimum level of physical fitness is required.
The Mountain Guide is not responsible for an accident beyond his responsibility or caused by a participant's ignorance or mistake.

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