The Salonica View team organizes a one-day hiking trip to the highest point of Cyprus, on the Artemis Trail in conjunction with Team Building games.
A few words about our excursion:
our excursion will start from Nicosia and specifically from the Handicrafts Centre. After we arrive at Troodos, before starting our hike, all participants will participate in a form of experiential education through various small games with the aim of getting to know each other, strengthening cooperation and teamwork. Then, together with the experienced leader-companion of our group, we will start our adventure on the Artemis trail 300m from the connection point of Chionistra - Troodos - Prodromos. The route is circular for 7km, around the top of Olympus (Chionistra) at an altitude of 1850m and offers excellent views in all directions. It is literally a top walk, as it is made up of two trails, one of which is the Artemis trail which we will explore together. Its course is parallel to the second Atalanti trail and in some places the trails approach each other. The route does not have a significant gradient until towards the end after the Ski Center where the route becomes slightly uphill for 200-300 metres. After our beautiful hike we will visit Kakopetria and then have lunch. After replenishing the calories we burned, now full of energy and beautiful images from our invigorating hike, we will return to Nicosia.
Track features:
Starting point: 300m from the junction of the road to Chionistra with the Troodos - Prodromou road.
Length: 7km (circular route)
Time: 2.5 - 3 hours
Degree of difficulty: 1
Points of interest:
the black pine forest, rare species of flora and rocks of the area. We will have the opportunity to access the two centuries-old black pine trees (Pinus nigra subsp. Pallasiana) which are about 500 years old.
We will also observe the rich and rare flora (with species such as catnip, germanders, sweet alyssum, sage and Juniperus foetidissima) and the rocks of the area (such as dunite, harzburgite, pyroxenite).
We will enjoy the very beautiful view towards areas and villages of the provinces of Limassol, Paphos and Nicosia.
The entire route is located within the Troodos National Forest Park which is a NATURA 2000 area.
Of historical interest are "The Tisias of the Old City", which are ruins of rough fortifications built during the last year of the Venetian occupation of Cyprus (1571 AD) by a group of Venetian generals who decided to defend themselves there against the Turks.
Cost of participation:
€20/person
*** Payment will be made on the bus (Ignore the automatic payment message you will receive).
The price includes:
- Escort and organization
- Experienced mountain guides
- Transportation by bus
- First aid kit
- VHF wireless
You must have with you:
- Second shirt, socks, one small towel (change)
- Snack
- Water
- Backpack
- Waterproof jacket (required)
- Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen
- Tissues
- Trekking Pole (optional)
- Camera (optional)
Note 1. In case of cancellation of the event due to bad weather conditions, the excursion is moved to another date. Participants who are unable to participate on that date will be refunded. However, if again the weather conditions do not allow the event to take place, the event is permanently canceled and everyone is refunded. In case of cancellation by the participants, 7 days or less before the date of the event, the money is not returned.
Note 2. Photo material is shared on our page and social media after each event. By participating in a Salonica View event, you also accept the sharing of photos. Otherwise, please let us know.
Note 3. For the best functioning of the event and for safety reasons, participants must comply with the instructions of the attendants.
The schedule in detail:
06:30 - Handicraft Center (Nicosia)
08:30 - Team building games
09:00 – Start of hiking
12:00 – End of hiking
12:10- Visit to Trooditsa
13:10 - Departure from Trooditsa
13:30- Food
15:30- Departure from Tavern
17:00 – Return to Nicosia