Activities
Below are presented some of the main activities at Olympus mountain:
Hiking - Scrabling
(photo: the plateau "Oropedio Mouson", with
peak "Profitis Ilias" on the left, and refuge "Christos Kakalos" seen as
a dark spot near the cliffs)
Across the mountain exists a wide group of routes with various difficulty levels.
Rock climbing
On "Mitikas", "Stefani" and "Skolio"
exist 64 rock clibing routes of various length and grading.
Winter Mountaineering
(photo: sunset as seen from "Laimos" ridge)
Most of the hiking routes can be also done during winter, always depending on the weather conditions.
Winter climbing
The regular routes to peaks "Mitikas"
and "Stefani" are considered to be the ultimate classic winter routes of
Olympus. Moreover, a few rock climbing routes can be done as long as the
weather conditions are suitable.
Ski - Snowboard
Olympus slopes are perfect for ski or snowboard
though they demand high attention and deep experience. An easy access to
Olympus on skis is possible starting from "Brisopoules" (K.E.O.A.X.) with
direction to "Agios Antonios" peak.
Climbing around the world (Preparation for expeditions)
"Christos Kakalos" refuge is not only the
beginning point to many rock climbing or trekking routes, but also a preperation
center for expeditions abroad (Cho Oyu 8201m, Everest 8848m, Tirich Mir
7708m, Koy Ri, Makalu II 7450m etc).
Contact: Mike Styllas, Tel +306937361689, mstyllas @ olympus-climbing.gr