Hiking Lakes Flega - Valia Kalda, Drakolimni, Verlinga

Entering the natural brown bear landscape!!

We hike to Arkoudorema and we get to know Valia Calda and the beauties of the core of the North Pindos National Park. Our excursion starts from Egnatia Street and after leaving Metsovo we head to Aoos Springs lake to make our first stop in the unique natural lake in Greece with wild water lilies.

We start with Perivoli. We pass by Vovousa, the last of Zagorohoria, with the beautiful stone bridge that is been used even nowadays. From Perivolli we slowly enter the forest core and what we can see at the first moment is preparing us for what is going to follow!

We arrive at Stavros and we slowly descend to the “warm valley”. The sight is breathtaking. You think you’re in a processed frame but you’re in the actual hug of Valia Calda.

We pass the warm river and we reach the mainlands of the Valley. We can make an easy hike to the Salukorema or the Salatouras stream. A small BBQ with Tsipouro (local alcoholic beverage) and we start for the plateau of Baltses. The Great Black Pine Trees give their place to the huge Robola trees (Pinus Heldreichii) that they trying to survive amongst the heavy thunderstorms of the area of Mavrovouni. After We descend for exiting Valia Calda on the side of Krania and go for a meal at the beautiful “Pindos Resort” where Babis and Sofi are waiting with their wonderful food. Babis and Sofi are actually our places to be in order to taste the amazing food of the region.

We then return to Metsovo, in order to make a stop on its beautiful square for coffee and shopping and we go back to Ioannina city to make a review of the day and to understand why visiting Valia Calda is a destination for people who love the untouched environment and its different landscape that refers to other times. We are more than sure that you will feel perfect about your decision to visit the National Park of Valia Calda!

Alternatively, instead of the Baltses Plateau, we can visit the Flegga Lakes with a slight configuration of our program, where we need about 1.5 hours of hiking from Aoos Lake to Flegga Lakes.

• We provide walking sticks, waterproof jackets, and individual insurance.
• Individually, everyone must have the appropriate sportswear, sturdy shoes, a small bag and water, and whatever else is individually needed (shirt, towel, etc.).
• In case the weather conditions do not allow an excursion there is always an alternative program.
• All travel and support are done with our equipped vehicles.
• The excursions can be followed by groups with their own 4 X 4 properly equipped. (contact us)
• The events will be held in accordance with applicable health regulations.