3-day climb to the top of Smolika – Drakolimni Smolika 25-27/10
Activity Description
As an extension of the Alps, Smolikas does not lose anything from their beauty, nor from their size.
Smolikas, in turn, is the second highest mountain in Greece after Olympus, having its peak at 2,637 meters
The size of the massif and the magnificent Drakolimni, surrounded by a green natural landscape of rare beauty, offer us unforgettable images.
Drakolimni of Smolika is the second largest subalpine lake in Greece, after the equivalent of Tymfi.
The program starts on Saturday morning when we will leave Athens for the village of Palioseli.
After our arrival in the area we will take the path that leads us without any technical difficulty to the shelter of Smolikas.
A very beautiful route in the forest of robola, black pine and beech.
The second day, in addition to being very beautiful, will also be very difficult, with a route to Drakolimni Smolika and a climb to the top, our route will be strenuous and will take place in a beautiful alpine landscape
The final climb to the top requires very good physical condition, but the achievement of the goal and the view from above repays the effort even more!!
After completing the climb we will return to the shelter.
On the third day of the program we will start our descent towards Palioseli.
More info for place
Smolikas is the second highest mountain in Greece. Its size is awe-inspiring from any angle.
The mountainous relief, the vegetation and the waters offer you a place of wild natural beauty
Smolikas occupies the northern part of the prefecture of Ioannina and the western part of the prefecture of Grevena. It extends to the west and north-west.
Drakolimni of Smolika has an area of about 4 acres, but it is very deep. Drakolimni has an irregular shape, and resembles a heart.
The bottom near the banks tends to turn red, while the waters are home to quite a few alpine newts.
It is also known as Lyga, but the Vlach-speaking inhabitants of the surrounding areas also call it Laku-Vinitou, which translates to "Blue Lake". Of course, the reason for this name is its blue waters, which consistently impress visitors.
One of its most impressive features is a small opening on one side of it creates a stream, which falls spectacularly down the cliff.
Technical Details
1st day:
- Altitude difference: 600+ m
- Duration of activity: 4+ hours
- Route length 5+ km.
- Suitable for : Experienced - good physical condition
2nd day:
- Altitude difference: 1100+ m
- Duration of activity: 8+ hours
- Route length 14+ km.
- Suitable for : Experienced - good physical condition
3rd day:
- Altitude difference: +m
- Activity duration: 2+ hours
- Route length 5+ km.
- Suitable for : Experienced - good physical condition
Cost and Tickets €
- Activity with Accommodation at the Refuge: €130
- It is possible to transfer from Athens (call us for more information)
Important
- Meeting Time 12:00
- Closing time Monday 15:00
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Cancellation policy
- Cancellation 7 days or more prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are automatically reimbursed for the full activity price.
- Cancellation between 3 and 7 days prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are entitled to a 50% reimbursement.
- Cancellation 3 days or later are what we call last-minute cancellations. No reimbursements will be effected.
* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.
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