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Hiking on old paths through the diverse Greek landscape and traditional villages forgotten by time. The colors, and shapes of the flowers, trees, rocks, summits, old houses and bridges, the game of the sun with the clouds or the waves, the smell of the herbs after the rain. All of these are the joy of senses and are talking about a world that many of us have forgotten because of modern life.
Slowly we will have again a better understanding for plants and animals and how the forces of nature form the landscape. We will be reminded that, humans are part of the ecosystem and they were not strangers or enemies. This is a relationship that we have to regain.
The mythical waterfall of Styx is by itself a motive for doing this hike.In Greek mythology, Styx forms the boundary between the living and the Underworld, where the god of the dead, Hades, rules. According to some versions, Styx had miraculous powers and could make someone invulnerable. The Trojan hero Achilles was dipped in the waters of the river by his mother, Thetis, during his childhood, acquiring invulnerability, with exception of his heel, by which his mother held him. The only spot where Achilles was vulnerable was therefore that heel, where he was struck and killed by Paris’s arrow during the Trojan War. This is the source of the expression Achilles’ heel, a metaphor for a vulnerable spot. Alexander the Great is said to have been killed by the river’s poisonous waters. The most sacred oath among the ancient Greeks, which not even the gods could violate, was the oath to “Styx’s black water”. At present times locals call Styx ”Mavroneri” (= black water).
The sight of the waterfall that shatters its magical waters from 300m (984ft) high is astonishing. We can continue to the top at 2355m (7726ft) and descent towards the ski resort through the ridge of Neradorachi (=back of the fairy). The 700 meters (2296ft) of vertical rock below and the view will leave you speechless.
Prices / minimum 4 persons
Prices / 5 up to 8 persons
The price depends on the number of participants, activity, duration and transfer.
For less or more participants please contact us in order to offer you flexible rates.
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This outdoor activity is available all year ( winter ascent possible), depending the weather conditions and you can select your date during the booking process. We’ll then get back to you with the confirmation.
If you don’t find any dates that are suitable for you, just get in touch by phone or email and we’ll let you know if anything can be arranged. We always do our best to get the experience that suits you best.
Shoes suitable for the hike.
Suitable clothing depending on weather conditions and season (change of clothes).
Sunscreen (sunscreen, sunhat, sunglasses).
Backpack with snacks and min 1,5L water.
Good mood.
Meeting point : Village of Peristera.
Starting point :Village of Peristera.
Final time and information will be advised by sms or email one (1) day before the departure of your tour/activity.
Good mood and good physical and mental condition.
No hiking or climbing experience required. Light walking is nessecery.
Children need to be accompanied by an adult.
Participants should feel comfortable in walking and able to walk.
Duration: 8 hours.
Difficulty: Hard – Very hard.
Season : Whole year (winter ascent possible).
For any tour is required a minimoum number of participations in order to be materialized. In case of less participants our travel agency has the right to cancel the tour or to postpone the date in another with more participants.Last day of information about the materialisation of the tour can be 1 day before departure as some new last minute - bookings or cancelations can influence the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the prebooked tour.
All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned.
Social distancing is maintained in vehicles up to 65% of the total capacity per vehicle ( taxi-minivan-minibus-bus)
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds.
Masks are required, please bring your own..
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