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The Peloponnese and Píndos Way
This guidebook presents four specially devised treks in the mountains of Greece, showcasing its beautiful scenery, rich flora and cultural interest. The Peloponnese Way crosses the Peloponnese peninsula from Dhiakoftó in the north to Pantazí beach in the south, via Trípoli. Taking in alpine meadows, a dramatic gorge and forest-clad slopes, the 220km route can be walked in around a fortnight. The 460km Pindos Way is a south-north traverse of Greece's mountain backbone, and can be walked in a month, or split into sections of around a week. With remote terrain, navigational challenge and fewer facilities on route, it is the toughest of the four treks but offers a unique chance to experience both the country's wilderness and traditional mountain life. A shorter 80km Zagóri trek can be enjoyed in its own right or incorporated into the Pindos Way, and the final route explores Mt Olympus, home of the ancient gods of Greek myth and the highest mountain in Greece. With clear mapping alongside detailed route description for each stage of the treks, as well as background information about the region and a Greek-English glossary.
A guidebook to trekking the 220km Peloponnese Way and the 460km Píndos Way through the mountains of Greece, plus a shorter trek in Zagori and an ascent of Mount Olympus, Greece’s highest peak. The routes visit some little frequented and remote parts of the country, and are demanding but not technical. The Píndos Way requires some wild camping.
The Peloponnese Way is described in 14 graded stages of between 7 and 20km, from Dhiakoftó to Pantazí beach. The Píndos Way is presented in 30 graded stages of 8–31km, following Greece’s mountain backbone from Ámfissa to the summit of Mount Grámos. Both routes are presented in sections, for the benefit of those who don’t have time for a full through-hike.
- Clear route description illustrated with 1:100,000 mapping
- Notes on accommodation, facilities, potential campsites and water sources
- Access details for each section of the treks
- Information on planning and preparation
- History, culture, plants and wildlife
Weight:
330 g
Author:
Michael Cullen, Tim Salmon
Publisher:
Series:
Product Type:
Books
Language:
English
EAN:
9781852849689
Pages:
304
hoehe_mm:
172
breite_mm:
116
Year of publication:
2018
Continent: Europe
Country: Greece
Places / Mountains / Lakes: Métsovo, Vália Kálda, Zagóri, Mystrás, Olymp, Mýtikas, Gramoz, Ámfissa, Trípoli (Peloponnes)
Categories: Hiking Guides, Long Distance Hiking