2 Days Fast and High - Mytikas 2918m & Musses Plateau
Activity Description
A ‘peak-full’ ascent of mt Olympus – the “Mountain of the Gods”.
Using 4×4 vehicles, we drive to Christakis mountain hut at 2.500m. Leaving the vehicles there, we’ll take the Secret Path towards Skolio and Zonaria ridges. Continuing our hike up, we will ascend Mytikas peak (2.918m) via Louki and close the day on the Musses Plateau (2.700m) where we will enjoy an overnight stay in one of the mountain huts. The next day, we will climb to Profitis Ilias (2.788m) and Toumba (2.801m) having completed a fast & beautiful 2-day Alpine tour of Mount Olympus.
Activities / Schedule
1st Day: Kalivia - Christakis Mt Hut - Mytikas - Musses Plateau
09:00 am: We meet at Kalivia village (central square) in Elassona and transfer via 4×4 along a dirt road, to Christakis mt hut (2.500m)
10:30 am: Our hike begins on the E4 European path. We follow the trail leading us under Skolio peak and continue until the junction with Zonaria, where we switch path, to arrive at the base of the Mytikas Louki.
11:30 am: There, we leave our backpacks and put on our protective gear to safely climb Mytikas. Having summited, we head back the same way from Louki.
16:30 pm: Arrival in Musses plateau, where we stay overnight in one of the mountain huts. The view from the plateau is unique – mountains, horizon, sea and a beautiful sunset!
- Hiking time: 5-7 hrs
- Difficulty level: 4/5
- Distance: 7-8 km
2nd Day: Musses Plateau - 3 Summits (Profitis Ilias - Toumpa - Skolio)
07:30 am: It's early in the morning, but we're ready to head out and enjoy the unique view of Stefani (Zeus’ Throne), while having breakfast. Preparation for summit ascends!
08:30 am: We start our hike towards Prophitis Elias (2.788m), where we can visit the highest church in the Balkans and then continue to nearby Toumba (2.801m), before returning once again to the mountain hut.
10:30 am: We say our “farewells” to the beautiful plateau and following the Zonaria trail and then E4, we aim to ascend Skolio peak 2.912m. With clear weather, we’ll have a 360 view of the mountain! Continuing on E4, our descend will take us towards Megali Gourna and Christakis mt refuge where the 4×4 are parked.
15:00 pm: Departure from Christakis mt hut to Kalivia
16:30 pm: Arrival at Kalivia village – end of activity
- Hiking time: 5-7 hrs
- Difficulty level: 3/5
- Distance: 8-9 km
Highlights
- Summiting Mytikas 2.918m
- Ascending 4 of Olympus’ highest peaks (Mytikas 2.918m, Skolio 2.912m, Profitis Ilias 2.788m, Toumba 2.801m)
- Overnight stay at Musses Plateau 2.700m
- Watching the sunrise at 2.700m
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Location
Meeting Point
Region: Kalubia, Larisa
Address: Kalivia village (central square)
Point of activity
Region: Litochoro, Pieria