Wild Treks of Pindos Mountains
STARTING POINT
Tsepelovo
FINISH POINT
Papingo
DURATION
7 days / 6 nights
SEASON
From May to October
TECHNICAL LEVEL
FITNESS LEVEL
TOUR TYPE
Inn-to-Inn
PRICE
From 820€/person
- Experience the remote beauty of the Pindos Mountains
- Hike through the deepest gorge in the world
- Trek to Dragon Lake, a glacial gem nestled high in the mountains
- Discover the timeless stone villages
- Traverse the iconic stone bridges that link the villages of the Zagori region
- Marvel at the dramatic Agia Paraskevi Monastery, perched on the cliff’s edge
Self-guided
INCLUDED IN PRICE
What to Bring to the Tour
Discover the hidden beauty of the Pindos Mountains and Vikos Gorge, a trek that takes you deep into the heart of northern Greece's untouched wilderness.
This hiking tour is perfect for those who crave adventure and want to explore one of Europe's most dramatic landscapes, including Vikos – the deepest gorge in the world.
Designed for nature lovers and seasoned hikers, the journey offers a delightful mix of rugged terrain, cultural experiences, and breathtaking views.
Nestled in the heart of northern Greece, the Pindos Mountains offer a landscape like no other. These towering peaks, dotted with ancient forests and carved by deep gorges, form the backbone of the region.
The area is home to the Vikos Gorge, recognized by the Guinness World Records as the deepest gorge in the world relative to its width, offering hikers dramatic vistas and a sense of adventure with every step.
The Zagori region, where you’ll trek, is known for its stone-built villages, iconic arched bridges, and rich history. These villages, like Tsepelovo and Monodendri, seem frozen in time, offering a glimpse into Greece’s past, while the Dragon Lake, high in the mountains, adds a mystical touch to your journey.
One of the most captivating aspects of this trek is the sheer variety of landscapes you’ll encounter – from the towering limestone cliffs of the Vikos Gorge to the serene alpine meadows that lead to Astraka Hut. Along the way, you’ll also explore the dramatic Agia Paraskevi Monastery, perched on a cliff’s edge, providing sweeping views of the gorge below.
Our carefully curated itinerary ensures you experience the very best of this remarkable region. We handle all the details – from booking accommodations in charming stone-built guesthouses to providing comprehensive route notes. Our local expertise and support mean you can hike with confidence, knowing we’ve taken care of everything to make your adventure seamless and enjoyable.
So why wait? Join us on this unforgettable journey through the Pindos Mountains and Vikos Gorge, and experience the thrill of exploring one of Greece's most stunning landscapes. Your adventure of a lifetime is just a step away!
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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.