Mt Parnitha is the highest peak in the Attica region and a National Park with a rich fauna. Join Pavlos, an aspirant IFMGA mountain guide, on this 1-day hiking trip and explore a different side of Athens.
1 Day
All year
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Less than 1 hour away from Athens you'll find Mt Parnitha (1413 m), the highest peak in the region and a great hiking spot.
The whole area is a National Park with pine forests, gorges, caves and a wide variety of flora and fauna, many of them endemic to Greece. In fact, it's the natural habitat of one of the largest populations of Red Deer in the country.
In Parnitha mountain you'll find several hiking trails suitable for all levels.
The starting point of our trip will be the noisy city of Athens. From there, we'll drive less than 1 hour to the foothills of Mt Parnitha.
Then, we'll take Chouni gorge trail, a challenging but not technical hike. We'll ascent along a pine forest, with spectacular views of the Attica region. If we're lucky, we may encounter local fauna.
We'll have lunch at Flambouri mountain hut, while enjoying the wonderful surroundings.
Then, we'll pass through the springs of Koromilia and Kira, as we approach the end of our hiking trail. Finally, we'll reach the rock of Petra, at the foot of Mt Parnitha. This is one of the most important rock climbing spots in Greece.
Would you like to join me for a different outdoor experience at a short distance from Athens? Please, request to book this trip at any time of the year!
If you are looking for other exciting activities in this area, you should check this rock climbing trip in Athens.
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Mountain Guide
I am a mountain guide of the Hellenic Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing (HFMC) and an IFMGA mountain guide. I live in Greece, a unique country with some of the least explored landscapes in Europe.
I discovered my passion for mountaineering when I was 17. What started as a hobby soon turned into an exciting profession that has taken me on many expeditions around the world over the last two decades. One of my biggest achievements was reaching the summit of Mt Everest in 2004, as the Deputy Leader of the first successful Greek expedition.
Besides, I studied Mass Media Communication and I'm a Film Director. Producing documentaries is another way of unfolding my love for nature and travel.
I really like designing new itineraries and taking clients off the beaten tracks, allowing them to enjoy authentic experiences in my country.
Languages
Greek | German | English | Czech
Certificates
HMGA | IFMGA
carles
Best guide I have had ever! Always helping and easy to adapt to needs and changes. Really impressed!...and great talker. Interesting and great knowledge of the area, the local restaurants, the history, etc. First class service!
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