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Trekking in the Pindos Mountains
Altitude 2,637m Grade: T4/Backpacking
Trekking in the Pindos Mountains
Discover peaks, gorges, rivers and tarns with traditional Zagorian hospitality and light backpacking on this trek
In the northwest corner of Greece, the little known but nevertheless spectacular Pindos Mountains are home to the protected Zagoria region and the Vikos-Aoos National Park. Here dramatic limestone cliffs wall in the Vikos Gorge, above which extensive limestone plateaux lead up the mighty peaks of Astraka and Gamilla. Nestling on the hillsides are some of the world’s most delightful mountain villages, protected in the traditional Zagorian style, and where we will spend some of our nights. On the north side of the wild Aoos gorge, still home to bear, wolf and lynx, densely wooded slopes lead up the volcanic summit of Smolikas, which at 2637m is the second highest mountain in Greece.
Our trip starts and finishes on the delightful island of Corfu, now served well with budget flights from London and Manchester. On our spring departures expect significant snow covered tops at higher altitudes and a glorious abundance of alpine flowers; whilst later in the year we see more of the shepherds and their flocks who graze the high pastures in the summer. Many are descendants of the ancient Sarakatsani and Vlach ‘clans’ and they still converse in a tongue not even understood by their fellow Greeks!
Dates & Prices
Availability
What's Included
- International flights and taxes (flight inclusive package)
- 5 nights village pensions, 2 nights mountain refuge, 2 nights hotel in Corfu
- 9 breakfasts and 7 evening meals
- Park fees as appropriate
- All road transfers in country unless specified in exclusions
- Qualified UK group leader / guide
- 24hr back up and support from our UK staff
- Adventure Peaks logoed top
- 15% Discount off the RRP on clothing and equipment purchased at the Adventure Peaks shop.
What's Excluded
- Travel to and from the UK airport
- Transfers to and from Corfu airport
- Travel Insurance
- Drinks and personal spending
- Museum and monument entry fees
- Personal Equipment
- Tips for local staff
- Meals if not included in 'inclusions'
- Visas (if required)
Insurance
It is essential for a trip of this type that you are adequately insured. When researching insurance options, please ensure the policy covers you for the following:
- Cancellation or curtailment
- Helicopter rescue (most insurance companies will no longer cover for ‘search and rescue’ but providing you stay with the group, they will assist with ‘rescue’)
- Repatriation
- The altitude that you are expected to attain
- The location especially when travelling to Antarctica
- Grade of trek/climb/expedition
- Medical cover
Adventure Peaks partners with Global Rescue to offer the world’s leading travel protection services. Medical and security emergencies happen. When they do, we rely on Global Rescue to provide our clients with medical, security, travel risk and crisis response services. Without a membership, an emergency evacuation could cost over $100,000. More than one million members trust Global Rescue to get them home safely when the unexpected happens. We highly recommend our clients enroll with Global Rescue, in particular for peaks over 7000m:
https://partner.globalrescue.com/adventurepeaks/
We are aware the following provide insurance:
For UK based clients:
Expeditions and Treks under 7000m - Campbell Irvine Direct : https://microsite.campbellirvinedirect.com/adventurepeaks/
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK) www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
Rothwell & Towler: www.world-first.co.uk Tel: 0345 908 0161 (under 6400m)
J S Insurance: www.jsinsurance.co.uk Tel: 0844 848 1500
Snowcard: www.snowcard.co.uk Tel: 01295 660836
The B.M.C.: www.thebmc.co.uk Tel: 0161 445 6111 (call and speak to Jim. Please note the BMC cannot cover Mt Damavand)
Dogtag: www.dogtag.co.uk Tel: 0800 036 4824 (Check excess etc)
For non-UK based clients:
HCC Medical Insurance Services: LLC sales@hccmis.com Tel: 1-800-605-2282
Travelex Ins. Services: www.travelexinsurance.com Tel: 1-800 228 9792
True Traveller Ins: www.truetraveller.com Tel: 0333 999 3140 for treks including over 4500m
Austrian Alpine Club (UK): www.aacuk.org.uk Tel: +44 (0)1929 556870
AXA Worldwide Travel Ins: www.axainsurance.com Tel: +44 (0)844 874 0360
Ingle International: www.ingleinternational.com Tel: (USA) 1.800.360.3234
Insure for Less: www.insure4less.com.au (Australian clients)
You do not have to use any of the above, but if you make your own insurance arrangements documentary evidence of your own policy is required.
Please forward the details of your Insurance as soon as you have it: we need the insurance company’s name, their 24 hour emergency telephone number and your insurance policy number – admin@adventurepeaks.com