Olympus Classic Ascents and Hikes Guidebook

Description

This guidebook describes 18 classic assents and hikes on Mt Olympus, the highest mountain in Greece. In total the guidebook details 235km of hiking trails that covers part of the E4 and O2 trails, plus 5 ski touring routes.

Mt Olympus is very accessible mountain with clear paths and 9 refuges covering every side of the mountain. This guidebook covers all the classic routes to its highest peak of Mytikas (2,918m), plus other numerous peaks, as well as plenty of hiking trails on the lower slopes.

Each of the 18 hiking trails is described in detail across a number of pages. There is a brief overview of the route, a detailed route description, and the route shown on a 1:25,000 map. Further information is given on the expected time to complete the route, indication of terrain difficulty, total distance, how good the route is signposted, and the availability of water.

Published in September 2016, this guidebook is in English text throughout. At the start of the guidebook there is practical information on getting to Mt Olympus and accommodation options, along with contact information for the various refuges.

Number of pages is 128.
Size is 120mm x 166mm.
ISBN is 9789608868366.