Climbing Mount Olympus

On the mountain of the gods and the top of Mytikas!

_our excursion

Two-day & three-day hiking tours with a climb to Mount Olympus and the mythical throne of Zeus! A route – crossing that every hiker – mountaineer in very good physical condition should plan.

_departures

The organized three-day excursions in 2024 are scheduled on the weekends of July 12-14 & October 4-6.

_two-day excursion

On our two-day excursion we leave early on Saturday morning from Thessaloniki to Litochoro. After picking up the participants from other cities we start for the Gorcia forest location (35′). From there we start the ascent, following the route: Gortia – Petrostruga – Museon Plateau. Those who still have endurance can make the ascent to the top of Mytikas on Saturday afternoon. Our overnight stay is at the shelter of “Giosos Apostolidis“, located at the plateau. The shelter has a kitchen that offers a basic but very tasty (!!!) menu. On Sunday, after climbing to the top, we will start the descent to Prionia with an intermediate stop at the shelter Sp. Agapitos (Zolotas). The two-day excursion requires very good aerobic musculoskeletal fitness.

_three-day trips

On the three-day excursion, we depart from Thessaloniki at noon on Friday for Litochoro and then the forest location of Gortsia. From there we start our hike to the Petrostruga shelter where we spend the night on Friday night. On Saturday morning we join the group of the two-day excursion and depart for the shelter of Giosos Apostolidis, where we will spend the night on the second night. On Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning, the ascents to the top of Mytikas take place for those who have registered. On Sunday, after the last climb to the top, we will start the descent to Prionia with an intermediate stop at the shelter of Sp. Agapitos (Zolotas). The three-day trip to climb Mount Olympus gives you the opportunity for easier adaptation to the altitude and more free time to enjoy the magical and breathtaking landscapes!

The ascent to Mytikas (2,918m) is optional, planned for Saturday afternoon or Sunday morning, if the weather conditions allow it and for those whose physical condition allows it. The last part of the climb to Mytikas is done accompanied by a mountain guide and/or climbing instructor and we use climbing equipment (helmet, belay, rope). Those who do not wish to attempt the ascent to Mytika can choose a visit to the nearby peak of Profitis Ilias, a walk to the shelter of Kakkalos or relax on the tallest balcony in Greece! On our return we follow the route Muses’ Plateau – Zonaria – shelter of Spilios Agapitos – Prionia.

_the prices are per person and include:

transfer from Thessaloniki or Litochoro – Gortsia and from Prionia – Litochoro or Thessaloniki
accommodation in a shelter
group climb accompanied by experienced Explosivo guides
hiking sticks
liability insurance
legal taxes
the option of 150€ & 195€ includes the ascent to Mytika accompanied by climbing instructors and the necessary equipment (helmet | belay | rope)

_the price does not include:

breakfast
extra meals and drinks

_do not forget:

mountaineering or trekking shoes
mountaineering backpack with waist strap (ideally 40lit)
dry-fit t-shirt, waterproof – windproof, fleece, isothermals, cap – gloves
sleeping bag or sheets, pillow case, slippers
snacks (pastels, chocolates, power bars), water (1.5 lit), sunscreen, sunglasses
personal hygiene items

_route details:

required physical condition: very good
Friday (three-day climb): 6.5km / +1000m altitude difference
Saturday (three-day climb): 6.5km / +700m altitude difference
Saturday (2-day climb): 13km / +1700m altitude difference
Sunday (descent): 12.5km / -1700m altitude difference
the excursion is not recommended for people with musculoskeletal problems and in particular the ascent to Mytikas and the passage to “Zonaria” is not recommended for people with height phobia, acrophobia

Prices for private ascents to Olympus

If you wish to make a two-day climb to Mount Olympus and Mytikas in private groups and on the dates you wish, you can contact us to inform you about availability. The two-day climbs in private groups take place from 2 to 10 people and the meeting point is at the crossing of Gortias. The ascent to Mytikas is only possible if the weather conditions allow it and if the attendant deems your physical condition sufficient.