The Salonica View team is organizing a wonderful hike in the Pierian Mountains and on the ''Path of Love-Wishes" and the "Path of the Muses".
A few words about our excursion:
The starting point is the village of Ano Milia in Pieria, which is approximately 1.5 hours away from Thessaloniki by road. Initially, we will start from the church of Saint Paraskevi going towards the chapel of Saint Kosmas Aitolos and we will enter the "path of wishes" finding on our way the "path of love" in a wonderful beech forest. After we reach the EOS Katerini shelter, we will enter the "path of the Muses" and we will finish our hike back in the village square where there will be free time for coffee/food. The route is easy and beautiful, it is aimed at everyone with basic physical conditions as well as children over 8 years old accompanied by a guardian.
Route characteristics:
Altitude difference: 250m.
a) Difficulty level: Level 1-2 (scale 1-5), easy
d) Total duration of the route: Approximately 7 hours
e) Distance: 7 km. (circular route)
Points of interest:
Pieria Mountains: It is a mountain range northwest of Olympus. Its area is shared between the Prefectures of Pieria, Kozani, and Imathia. Pieria is an extensive mountain, extremely forested and with character. It does not impress with its height but with its beautiful and long routes and the tranquility of the landscape. It receives a lot of snow in winter and early spring. The highest peak is Flambouro (2,188 m.)
Flora: We will encounter some rare species of wildflowers. We will also have the opportunity to see rich and varied vegetation from dense forests of beech, oak, and chestnut, black and red pines, while shrubs and deciduous trees will be found at the lower levels.
Ano Milia: The village is just 25 km. from the center of Katerini. The village is built at an altitude of 600 m. At 1,022 m. is the Shelter of the Katerini Mountaineering Association. Today, 6 permanent residents live in the village. Ruins of the famous Tower of the Lazai, the famous family of kleftarmatolουs of Olympus, are preserved in the village.
Participation fee:
25 euros/ person by bus.
The price includes:
- Escort and organization
- Experienced mountain guides
- Transportation by bus
- First aid kit
- VHF radio
ATTENTION!!! Payment of the full amount must be made to the bank accounts below within 4 days of your reservation. Otherwise, the reservation will be canceled.
Piraeus Bank IBAN GR41 0172 2220 0052 2209 3179 693 (BENEFICIARY: TSANGARIS ANDREAS)
National Bank of Greece IBAN GR2701102230000022300527524 (BENEFICIARY: TSANGARIS ANDREAS)
*** In case the payment is made from a bank other than the above, the customer must pay the additional cost.
You must bring:
- Mountaineering boots
- Mountaineering pants or leggings
- Second shirt, socks, pants, and a small towel (change of clothes)
- Snacks
- Water
- Backpack
- Waterproof jacket (required)
- Tissues
- Trekking pole (optional)
- Camera (optional)
- Jacket & fleece t-shirt
Note 1. When you click to make a reservation, state in the message where you will take the bus from. The options are Voulgari (Everest), Aristotelous (Venizelos Statue) or One Salonica. E.g. Venizelos Statue
Note 2. In case of cancellation of the event due to bad weather conditions, the excursion will be transferred to another date. Participants who cannot participate on a specific date will be refunded. However, if the weather conditions still do not allow the event to take place, the event will be permanently canceled and everyone will be refunded. In case of cancellation by the participants, 7 days or less before the event date, the money will not be refunded.
Note 3. Photographic material is shared on our page and on social media after each event. By participating in a Salonica View event, you agree to share photos. Otherwise, please inform us.
Note 4. For the best operation of the event and for safety reasons, participants must comply with the instructions of the attendants.
08:00 - Departure by coach from Eastern Thessaloniki (Voulgari - Everest)
08:15 - Departure from Thessaloniki (Venizelos Statue - Aristotelous Square)
08:30 - Departure from Western Thessaloniki (One Salonica)
10:15 - Start of hiking
13:30 - End of hiking
13:30 - Free time in the village of Ano Milia for coffee/lunch.
15:45 - Departure for Thessaloniki
18:30 - Return to Thessaloniki
*** ATTENTION: the return time may vary depending on the group.