Menalon Trail - Hiking in the spruce forests of Valtesiniko, Arcadia on October 28
Activity Description
In mountainous Arcadia, well hidden in the dense vegetation of Mainalo and at an altitude of 1150m., Is the beautiful Valtesiniko. Built amphitheatrically on the slopes of the mountain, so much so that the view from the highest points is breathtaking, as the eye meets in a straight line the opposite ridges above the vast spruce forest ...
You feel that you will come here forever
Overgrown with firs and walnuts, full of red tiled roofs, imposing churches, running water and crystal clear air, it captivates the new visitor instantly and makes him think that he wants to return to this place. For some reason, self-evident for some, undefined for others, neither the locals nor the regular or occasional visitors of the village can ever escape the strong desire to be there, to come again and again. Even if they live, like many of them, on the other side of the earth.
Our program
- Meeting in Valtesiniko, Arcadia, in the village square 09.30 - 09.50. The transportation is done by private means and with the participants sharing the vehicles and expenses (fuel, tolls) for those who wish.
- 10.00: Start of hiking from the village square to the source "Tis Grias to Lithari" from where we will admire the view of the ravine. We continue our course in the green fir forest of the Lagadia mountains where we will end up in the church of Agia Triada where we will make our first stop.
- From there we descend to meet again the green path of the Menalon Trail that comes from Magouliana and which we will meet in the church of Agios Pantos.
- From this point we hike in a beautiful route, in a dense fir forest, next to streams. The hike ends on a dirt road that leads us back to the picturesque stone village of Arcadia "Valtesiniko" from where we started.
- 16.00 + - end of the program. For those who wish we can dine in the village supporting the local community
FOOD
Free time for food 1-1.30 hours
ROUTE TECHNICAL INFORMATION
- Higher Altitude: 1325m
- Altitude Difference: 350m
- Route Length: 14 km, circular
- Escape Time: 6 hours
- Degree of Difficulty: A *
*** The excursion is also suitable for beginners having a good physical condition
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Cancellation policy
- Cancellation 72 hours or more prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are automatically reimbursed for the full activity price.
- Cancellation between 24 hours and 72 hours prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are entitled to a 50% reimbursement
- Cancellation 24 hours or later are what we call last-minute cancellations. No reimbursements will be effected
* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.
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- Read the cancellation policy carefully before booking.
Location
Meeting Point
Region: Baltesiniko, Arkadia
Address: Valtesiniko, Arcadia
Notes: Meeting in Valtesiniko, Arcadia, in the village square 09.30 - 09.50