DATE: February 17, 2019
ACTIVITY: Vouraikos Gorge Hiking
AREA: Kato Zachlorou- Diakopto
DAYS: 1
DURATION OF ACTIVITY: 4.5 hours
DISTANCE: 10 km
EXPERIENCE: No experience needed
COST: 25 €
DIFFICULTY LEVEL:1/5
MEETING POINT: will be arranged via phone contact
PURCHASE TICKET: https://goo.gl/forms/GY0HOq2xDuxzD4yL2
Brief Description
One-day escape to one of the most beautiful natural sights of our country, a unique route through the Vouraikos River, crossed by the Diakopto – Kalavrita Cog railway station.
In 10 enjoyable kilometers through the Vouraikos River Gorge which is full of amazing sights, we will arrive at Diakopto for lunch.
Information
Our excursion will begin with a short visit to the Great Cave Monastery, a historic monastery of Kalavrita, built in the opening of a large natural cave of Helmos, over the rushing bridge of the Vouraikos river at an altitude of 940 meters.
Then, from the Great Cave with a small hike on a 2km path we will reach the picturesque village of Kato Zachlorou. There is the station of Odontos “Mega Cave” and from that point we will start our hike along the train lines to Diakopto. This particular route through the Vouraikos Gorge is the most beautiful part of our hike and a part of the E4 European path.
Wildlife landscapes dominate, unrivaled waterfalls, rocks sculpted from the water in extraordinary shapes and aerial bridges. All these make a unique natural setting up and mark our trip as unforgettable.
The program
06:30 Meeting at the point that will be arranged
07:00 Departure for the Great Cave Monastery
10:00 Arrival at the Great Cave Monastery
11:00 Start of the hiking activity
15:30 End of hike
16:30 Diakopto – Lunch
18:30 Departure for Athens
21:30 Arrival in Athens
Our Program Includes:
Participation in the activity
Experienced Guides
Experienced Assistants
Drivers and Assistant Fees
Transfer and transportation costs
Technical equipment *
Group pharmacy during hiking
Wireless Communications (VHF)
GPS (Global Positioning System)
Photos of the activity
Videos of the activity
You should have with you:
First of all, fun mood to have a wonderful time!
Modest physical condition.
As far as materials are concerned:
- Mountaineering Shoes
- Waterproof trousers
- Windproof jacket
- Waterproof coat (even disposable)
- A fleece
- Cap + Gloves + Buff / Scarf
- Mountaineering batons (optionally)
- Backpack
- Water, snack
- A second backpack of clothes and shoes (in case of rain or mud, to change in the bus)
Safety and Health
You need to be healthy and to not have any heart problems.
Participation fee
The cost of participation is 25 €.
The price does not include VAT.
Means of payment
Bank deposit
Credit card
Cash
Transportation
The transfer will be done by modern vans of the company’s partners from the points that will be arranged in Athens.
You can sign up:
By calling 211.11.10795 or 694.9849312 or by clicking the link below
https://goo.gl/forms/GY0HOq2xDuxzD4yL2
Other questions:
Don’t hesitate to call us for any other question you may have on 211.1110795 or 694.9849312.
https://baseoutdooractivities.com/contact/
