Code name: “3-day & 4-day Mt. Olympus ascent with Via Cordata to the Highest summit”.
Trip Profile: For the ones who seek the exceptional experience of ascending on the highest summit of Mt. Olympus in the most secure and at the same time most challenging and thrilling way! The Via Cordata! Being in such a mountainous terrain and as the Via Cordata bears a lot of similarities to climbing and mountaineering in general, can therefore be a very enjoyable introduction to both.
Region: Mt. Olympus in the region of northeast Thessaly and southeast Makedonia.
Duration: 3-days / 2-nights or 4-days / 3-nights.
Period: From the second half of June to mid-September.
Type: Adult Individuals, Families (min age 14 years), groups, walking clubs & corporate.
Level: 60% Moderate / 40% Challenging.
For the 3-day ascent, 210.00 € p.p.
For the 4-day ascent, 230.00 € p.p.
All about the 3-day & 4-day Mt. Olympus ascent with Via Cordata to the Highest summit.
Itinerary: As in the 3-day or the 4-day Mt. Olympus ascent.
This Via Cordata ascent to Mytikas falls within the 3-day or the 4-day Mt. Olympus ascent itineraries / programs given and described in this website.
Whichever of the two itineraries you have followed, on the summit day, we hike to the base / staring point of the route to the summit where you gear up and where your guide /s introduce you to the basics of safety and use of equipment.
For most of its length (300m), the actual route is a high-level scramble and actual climbing of very low grade at certain sections. Equipped with harnesses and safety equipment and securely clipped into fixed rope on the rock, tackle a series of ‘Via Cordata rock pitches that are well suited to all of you, following a route that’s bolted securely into the cliff, having left behind the heavy psychological burden, as being well secured all the way up. Gradually, leave the path far behind as you climb towards the summit, up a spectacular rocky gully in a natural world of exceptional beauty and stunning views all around and bellow!
Usually we take short breaks along the way. Enjoy unique moments on top / end of the route before we take the return way back to the starting point.
Introduction to the very special fauna and flora of Mt. Olympus, as well as to the mythological and historical aspects connected to Mt. Olympus.
The route planning and organization.
The accommodation arrangements and booking.
The Via Cordata introduction briefing, specialized equipment and guidance.
Telescopic walking sticks if you do not have your own.
Meals, drinks and the accommodation are not included in the above price and are to be paid by you at the spot.
For the 3-day ascent, 210.00 Euros p.p.
For the 4-day ascent, 230.00 Euros p.p.