You will be sharing a double room in traditional guesthouses at Samarina.

A perfect 8-day Mountain Bike Tour to enjoy the beauty of mountainous Greece.

Samarina is located at an elevation of 4593 ft., on the foot of Mt. Smolikas (Pindos‘ highest peak). It is a unique nomadic village, built only for summer when the shepherds bring their flocks on the mountain.
You stay at a small guesthouse in the village and enjoy dinner at the busy square.
Meals: Dinner

Arrival in Samarina

Today you start from the main square of the popular village of Samarina. Riding on a scenic road for about 19km (12mi)  under the peaks of Smolikas (2nd highest of Greece), you reach the stream of the valley. A deviation of about 3.2km (2mi) to the beautiful waterfalls is worth it! We continue back to the main road towards Distrato. The road is very pleasant and beautiful as we cycle high through meadows with great views! Soon we downhill to the asphalt road, seeing Distrato village in front of us.
Before entering the village, there is an optional stop for a swim in the river. then you arrive at the guesthouse where you overnight.
Total Distance: 16mi
Dirt road: 12mi  Asphalt road: 4mi
Altitude: 4724ft. – 3100ft
Overnight in Distrato
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Samarina to Distrato

Today you are cycling in the foothills of Mt. Vasilitsa, an amazing ride mostly through a forest. 
You start going uphill for some miles, and after the ride becomes joyful, downhill on a very well paved forest road, enjoying the unspoiled nature and the mountains of Aoos Valley! Through thick forest you reach the banks of Aoos River and the village of Vovousa, entering the most remote village of Zagori area and the entrance of the National park of Valia Calda.
Total Distance: 25mi
Altitude: 3110ft – 4809ft. – 3232ft.
Overnight in Vovousa
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Distrato to Vovousa (East Zagori)

Today you start cycling directly from the hotel crossing through the Morfa pass, one of the most impressive and challenging routes of the area. The climb almost 2000ft to reach the pass. The route rewards you with beautiful views of all the surrounding mountains, impressive Timfi, and Smolikas, as well as the rest of the Zagori area. The fun starts as you begin your downhill ride, the forest road towards Laista, one of the most beautiful Zagori villages.  Overnight at a guesthouse directly at the village square. 
Total Distance: 17mi
Altitude: – 3116ft
Overnight in Laista
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Vovousa to Laista (East Zagori)

After  breakfast, you start the tour in the most beautiful mountain landscapes of Greece.An easy and scenic road takes us through thick forest, to the beautiful village of Negades, where you overnight.
Total Distance: 30mi
Tarmac: 13mi / Forest road: 17mi
Altitude: 3280ft
Overnight Negades
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Laista to Negades

Today you do a “sightseeing” tour, at central Zagori, where there is a lot of interesting things to see. Old arched bridges, monuments, monasteries and lots of nature!
Distance:  17mi
Altitude: 4514ft
Overnight and farewell dinner in Vitsa
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Negades to Vitsa (Central Zagori)

Early in the morning, we transfer to Monodendri where we start our hiking day.
Vikos gorge is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Greece. The gorge consists of limestone and dolomite formations dating back to 150 million years ago and vertical walls extending up to a height of 5577ft
The trail is ascending and descending, surrounded by steep mountain tops and dense forests, which consist mostly of deciduous trees, with about 1700 plant species and subspecies. The so-called Vikos herbal practitioners used the gorge’s herbs to heal all sorts of ailments and were famous throughout Greece.
Transfer back to Vitsa where you enjoy our goodbye dinner in local restaurant.
Approximate hiking time: 6 – 7 hours
Level of difficulty: moderate
Overnight in Vitsa
Meals: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Vikos gorge crossing

Transfer from Vitsa to the airport
Meals: Breakfast

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