VICHIKINGCLUB

Description:
Multiday hike in Olympos montain
! Surefootedness and head for hights required, there might still be some snow

Route:
SAT
Meeting at the Airport Thessaloniki and travel to Litochoro village by public bus or railway
Stay in guest house in Litochoro at the foot of Olympos (2 nights)
SUN
Day-hike from Litochoro
MON
Hike up to mountain hut in Olympos mountain, night in hut
TUE
Hike up to Peak of Olymp – which one(s) depends on weather and snow conditions
Night in (other) mountain hut
WED
Hike down to Litochoro via other path
Night in guest house in Litochoro
THUR
spare day in case of bad weather
FRI
earliest possible day for booking the return flight

Meet: Airport Thessaloniki, after arrival of AUA flight

Flight or train tickets to Thessaloniki have to be booked by participants (direct flights from Vienna with AUA).
Please wait for confirmation of trip!

Return: End of trip in Litochoro Village

Travel back to Thessaloniki will not be organized by the hike leader as there are many different options to spend the rest of the week: – Relaxing/swimming at the coast, eg Platamonas – Visit Dion (archaeological site at the foot of mount Olympos) – Hike on the E4 hiking trail to Dion and further – Visit Meteora (monasteries built on natural sandstone rock pillars) – Visit the city of Thessaloniki (European Capital of Culture in 1997 )

Cost:
Accomodation:
Guest house: EUR 20 to 40 per person per night in double or triple rooms (depending on the number of people we will be and on the categorie I can get)
Nights in hut: approx EUR 15
Transport:
Direct flight with AUA, redticket, oneway at the moment EUR 134.-
Bus/train Thessaloniki – Litichoro oneway: approx EUR 15.-
Tranfers with Taxis: approx EUR 20.-
Meals and drinks:
prices similar to Austria

Registration: until Feb 28th – Deadline extended. Pls. contact hike leader.

Down payment: EUR 120.- as soon as trip is confirmed

Required Equipment: Lugged-sole Alpine boots, sheet sleeping bag for mountain huts, all equipment for alpine multiday hike