Mount Olympus Summits
STARTING POINT
Litochoro
FINISH POINT
Litochoro
DURATION
4 days / 3 nights
SEASON
From June to October
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Hut-to-Hut
PRICE
From 350€/person
- Venture into the heart of Greek mythology on an epic hiking odyssey
- Experience the thrill of climbing Greece’s highest mountain
- Reach the sacred peaks of Skala and Skolio
- Visit the mythical home of Zeus and the Olympian gods
- Discover the Muses Plateau, the gateway to the gods' domain
- Enjoy the famous Greek hospitality and cuisine in high-altitude mountain refuges
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
Hiking Mount Olympus is the ultimate challenge for seasoned hikers, offering an unparalleled experience through Greece’s most iconic landscapes. As the highest mountain in Greece, Olympus boasts 55 peaks, each with its unique character. Among them, Skala and Skolio stand out as two of the most prominent summits, offering breathtaking views over the Aegean Sea and the surrounding terrain.
This shorter, yet intense version of the Mount Olympus hike takes you on a challenging ascent through lush forests and steep ridges, and a demanding descent from the mythical Muses Plateau.
Mount Olympus, the legendary home of the Greek gods, is not just a mountain – it's a symbol of adventure and myth. Located in Northern Greece, the mountain is part of a stunning national park that is rich in biodiversity and natural beauty. The trails wind through dense pine forests, across crystal-clear streams, and up rocky paths that open up to expansive panoramas.
This tour is designed for experienced hikers seeking a challenging adventure. Over the course of four active days, you'll face steep climbs and rugged descents, pushing your limits while surrounded by some of Greece's most dramatic scenery.
The first two days feature a challenging ascent to the Spilios Agapitos Refuge and onward to the Muses Plateau, while the descent demands both skill and endurance as you navigate steep trails and rocky terrain.
Our role is to ensure that your adventure is seamless and stress-free. We take care of all the logistics, from booking your accommodations in mountain refuges to arranging transfers and providing a detailed itinerary. Our extensive handouts feature the best GPS routes, and insights about the region's history and mythology, and ensure your safety throughout the hike. We also provide local recommendations, so you can make the most of your time in Greece before and after your adventure.
Are you ready to conquer the peaks of Mount Olympus and walk in the footsteps of the gods?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Of course. We aim to make your decision as easy as possible. Therefore, we crafted several selections targeted at particular groups of hikers – Best for Beginners, Best for Advanced Hikers, Mountain Hikes, Pilgrimages, Classic Treks, etc.
If you remain unsure and overwhelmed, you can fill out this form or book a call with us, and we can help you directly.
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A fantastic 3 day self guided Hut to Hut hike around Triglav National Park in Slovenia. We experienced a full range of weather which made it an unforgettable trip. The organisation and back up support with GPS maps etc was excellent. Hut staff were friendly and very happy to give advice and suggestions on the routes and directions. Would recommend.
My friend and I went with Triglav Tours for a 3 day, 2 night hike this summer and had the most amazing time!! Our guide, Bine, was awesome and had lots of cool facts to share about the area we were hiking. Additionally, my friend and I had not completed such a technical hike before and the guide and other guests were very patient with us and encouraging, ensuring we felt safe the entire time. The overnights were also such a fun way to get to know Bine, the other guests, and other hikers as well. Cannot recommend Triglav tours enough!!!
I arranged a six-day/five-night trip with Hut to Hut Slovenia. It's the first time I've gone with a tour organizer and I can say it went really well. In the past I've arranged huts myself and it is a huge hassle figuring out how to make the bookings, if the bookings actually exist, and what good/viable routes might be. Having this all sort was, at least to me, totally worth it. The routing is via Ride with GPS, which was great. I'd recommend bringing 1:25,000 scale paper maps as a backup, just in case. The huts themselves differ wildly. Some are really rustic with, ahem, interesting toilet facilities. One was accessible by road and thus had showers, a long menu, and even espresso. All will have some sort of food, but you might only have two options for dinner (one with meat, one vegetarian). The cuisine in the Slovenian huts leans strongly to stews and goulashes with minimal fresh vegetables and/or fruit. Certainly good and hearty but pretty much everyone I talked to said the food was better in the Italian and Austrian huts. Some huts are cash only, some take cards (but the card reader might be down). A 1.5 litre bottle of water is about 6 euro, so if you have a beer with dinner and also buy lunch you need to carry about 25-30 euro per day in cash (assuming you have a booking that includes breakfast). Of the six days of hiking, four were ridiculously spectacular, with the highlight being sunrise from Mt Stol. Getting up to the high mountains, though, can be crazy steep, with switchbacks only sparsely used. Descents are similarly tough, and you have to watch every step. For the first time ever I used trekking poles and my knees thank me. Two days were a bit of a slog, but this is probably unavoidable getting up to or down from the high terrain. Would I do something like this again? Yes, absolutely! But next time it will probably be the Dolomites.
We had a lovely hike today with our guide Klemen. He personalized the tour on our needs and interests, so that we saw places we wouldn't without his experience. The hike was a little bit slippery after the rain from the last days and it went a lot upwards, but it was totally worth it! Thanks again :)
Self-Guided
On a self-guided tour, you explore a destination independently, following a pre-planned route and itinerary without a guide but with all necessary information and accommodation bookings provided in advance.