Cover Paperback - Laminated Edition Third Published 16 Mar 2018 Pages 304
Dimensions 17.2 x 11.6 x 2.0cm This guidebook presents four specially devised
treks in the mountains of Greece, showcasing its beautiful scenery, rich flora
and cultural interest. The Peloponnese Way crosses the Peloponnese peninsula
from Dhiakoftó in the north to Pantazí beach in the south, via Trípoli. Taking
in alpine meadows, a dramatic gorge and forest-clad slopes, the 220km route can
be walked in around a fortnight. The 460km Pindos Way is a south-north traverse
of Greece's mountain backbone, and can be walked in a month, or split into
sections of around a week. With remote terrain, navigational challenge and fewer
facilities on route, it is the toughest of the four treks but offers a unique
chance to experience both the country's wilderness and traditional mountain
life. A shorter 80km Zagóri trek can be enjoyed in its own right or incorporated
into the Pindos Way, and the final route explores Mt Olympus, home of the
ancient gods of Greek myth and the highest mountain in Greece. With clear
mapping alongside detailed route description for each stage of the treks, as
well as background information about the region and a Greek-English glossary.