Day 2 - Walk from Koukouli to Vitsa, Dilofo and Kipoi stone villages. Return to Koukouli by mini-bus transfer

Today we explore the heart of Central Zagoria. We cross the valleys along the rivers, pass the stone bridges and walk the old footpaths which have connected the stone villages for many centuries. This is where we grasp the real essence of what Zagoria is made of. Beautiful architecture, ancient footsteps, magical views that shape cultures and the golden quiet of Nature awaits us out there.

Day 3 - Walk from Koukouli to Beloe viewpoint via Kapesovo and Vradeto villages. Return to Koukouli by mini-bus transfer

Today we start climbing higher on the slopes. Start walking from Koukouli, we will enter the Selato gorge and steadily we will gain height. At the top of our climb, we reach the village of Kapesovo which hides on a small plateau above hanging cliffs. We then climb the famous Vradeto Steps, a 300-year-old paved mule path; a vertical climb up the sides of the Mezaria gorge. At the end of the day, we reach the Beloe view point where we gain our first view over Vikos gorge, which is the most important geological feature of the area and our next day’s target!

Day 4 - Bus transfer to the start of the trail. Walk from Monodendri to Vikos village via Vikos gorge. Return to Koukouli by mini-bus transfer

The crossing of Vikos gorge is one of the most esteemed hikes in Greece. It is an unspoiled place with a great diversity of flora and fauna. In the heart of the gorge is the source of the Voidomatis which is the cleanest river in Europe. This is a long day’s hike on the floor of the gorge, crossing dry river beds, passing next to bear caves (empty!) engulfed by the dense foliage. Vikos gorge has been a central feature of life in the region for the past 40,000 years and stays untouched to this very day. 

Day 5 - Early transfer to Mikro Papigko village. Walk from Mikro Papigko to Astraka mountain hut via the alpine lake of Drakolimni. Sleep at the mountain hut

Today we enter the mountainous zone. We will cross sub-alpine grasslands, valleys and plateaus by exploring Tymfi Mountain, eventually reaching the highest point of the day at the alpine lake; Drakolimni at 2050m. The day lets usbreathe in the mountain and embracethe glorious rocky massif. At the end of the day, we will make our home at the mountain hut of Astraka, which is located at 1930m altitude.  

Day 6 – From Astraka mountain hut we have different walking options to choose from depending on weather and desires. Transfer to Koukouli by mini-bus

Today we have some trekking options that vary from moderate to challenging. We could cross the main body of Tymfi mountain, walking through the alpine landscape, next to impressive vertical cliffs or going up to Astraka peak at 2436m before we come down to the villages.