A unique hiking trip to Smolikas with an overnight stay at the Smolikas mountain refuge and destination the Drakolimni. The dense forests of black pines, beeches, firs and robola & the alpine meadows that we will cross until we reach Drakolimni are considered among the most beautiful – wild areas of Greece. On the three-day trips there is a climb to the Drakolimni & the summit, while on the two-day trips only to the Drakolimni.
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The mountai refuge of Smolikas is a stone building with rooms for 6 people. It is located at an altitude of 1750m, at the foot of Mount Smolikas, at the location ‘La Nane’, surrounded by a dense white pine forest (robolo) and is a station for the mountaineering path O3. After sunset the interior of the shelter is illuminated with oil lamps and the absolute absence of light pollution offers a magical spectacle to the sky.
The common areas include the hall with stove, fireplace and two large dining rooms, a shower, and separate men’s/women’s WC. he shelter operates an organized kitchen for all meals of the day, while many of the meals are cooked in a traditional wood oven!
*On the Smolika excursion for your stay you can also choose the camp which will be set up in a controlled area outside the refuge. In the camp you will find a 4-season tent (from 1 to 3 people) while you can use the common areas of the refuge. An important condition is to have a sleeping bag that covers you in the expected temperatures and a good substrate.
