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1 Day Vikos Gorge Crossing
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7 Hours
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Offered in: English
Overview
Vikos Gorge Crossing! A fascinating hike in one of the most stunning gorges of Europe.
The Vikos Gorge is part of the 12,600 hectare Vikos-Aoos National Park and has been listed in the Guinness book of records as the deepest canyon worldwide in proportion to its width. It is definitely a spectacular sight! It is accessible from several points, including the gravity-defying cliff-face monastery of Agia Paraskevi at its southern end and the ridge-top village of Vikos at the other. The landscape of the 20 km long gorge is extremely diverse and is characterized by abrupt changes in altitude. The Vikos Gorge has been carved over millions of years by the Voidomatis River, a tributary of the Aoös River. As it splits the mountain in half, its slopes expose rock formations of limestone and dolomite, dating back to 150 million years . Its vertical cliffs rise up to a height of 1700 meters.
What's Included
- Hiking poles, backpack / 4 participants, waterproof poncho jacket for the rainy days
- All necessary local transfers (to take you back to the meeting point after finishing the activity)
- Greek traditional picnic lunch
- All Fees and Taxes
- English speaking Trekking Hellas Guide
Meeting And Pickup
Meeting point
Please meet the expert guide at Monodendri Village Central Square
Start time
09:00 AM
End Point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
The hike starts from Monodendri village with a 45 minute descend until we reach the river bed. The trail is ascending and descending surrounded by steep mountain tops and dense forests of deciduous trees and 1800 plant species. Before ascending to Vikos village, we will visit Voidomati’s springs, Greece’s cleanest and coldest river, with an average all year temperature of 8,5°C. If you are brave you might want to try the experience of a very refreshing dive in the crystal clear waters during summer months! The hike finishes at Vikos village, after a 1-hour ascent from Voidomatis springs.
Timetable:
09:00 Meeting in Monodentri with your guide, welcome briefing
09:15 Trek commencement
12:30 Short break for a traditional picnic snack
15:00 Visit to Voidomatis springs for rest and pictures
16:00 Exit the gorge in Vikos village
16:15 Local transfer from Vikos back to Monodentri
17:00 Arrival in Monodentri, end of the activity
Additional Info
- Service animals allowed
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operated by TREKKING HELLAS
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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