Trekking in Greece: The Peloponnese and Pindos Way

A guidebook to treks through the mountains of Greece. Four challenging treks, two long and two short, suitable for experienced hikers cover the length of Greece and showcase its beauty. The 220km Peloponnese Way crosses the Peloponnese peninsula from Dhiakoftó in the north to Pantazí beach in the south, via Trípoli and can be completed in 2 weeks The Pindos Way is a 460km south-north traverse of Greece's mountain backbone, and can be walked in a month, or split into sections of around a week The shorter 80km Zagóri trek can be enjoyed in its own right in 1 week or incorporated into the Pindos Way Ascent of Mt Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece, taking 4 days and covering 44km Routes from key areas including Karpenísi, Métsovo, Ámfissa, Trípoli, Dhíakhofto, Sparta, Áyios Nikólaos Suitable to be walked in the summer, June through to September 1:50,000 maps are included for each stage Detailed information about accommodation, planning and history