Hiking Menalon & Lousios Gorge: Explore the First Certified Trail in Greece
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Stemnitsa
Embark on an exhilarating adventure through the first certified trail in Greece, Menalon Trail. Discover the stunning landscapes of Arcadia, from rugged valleys to deep gorges and bare peaks.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- SENATE CAFE - Our trip starts from Stemnitsa the village of goldsmiths to Dimitsana the village of watermills. These are two of the most important settlements in the Peloponnese and two of the most picturesque of Greece. Both excellent examples of traditional stone architecture, dominant in every public building, dwellings and churches and in the village cobble paths. We walk into a versatile environment encountering the Byzantine Monasteries of Prodromos and Philosophos dating to 963 A.D. literally hanging off the cliffs. We discover old hermitages, watermills and water springs while crossing the imposing gorge of Lousios the river where mythical god Zeus had his first bath. We end our journey at the Open-Air Water Power Museum in Dimitsana, a place highlighting the importance of water power in traditional society.
What's Included
- Variety of snacks included
Additional Information
Situated in Arcadia in the heart of Peloponnese, the Menalon Trail is the inaugural trail in Greece to be officially recognized by the European Ramblers Association (ERA). This region isn’t merely hilly, its landscape is marked by a complex topography filled with uninterrupted valleys, profound gorges, expansive plateaus, and desolate mountain peaks. A prominent segment of the Menalon trail is the highly renowned hike from Stemnitsa to Dimitsana, showcasing some of the region’s most notable characteristics.
Location
SENATE CAFE
Eparchiaki Odos Kato Davias - Dimitsanas
Main Square of Stemnitsa (At the sign of Menalon Trail)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Chen
Aug 23, 2023
Hike in menalos trail - Great hike. Nice views and culture experience too .
Expect for long decent and long assent.
Over 1000 m down and up .
We visited monasteries on the way.
In the end you can visit the hydro museum.
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Vgemc
Aug 20, 2023
A lovely guided hike in the countryside - Very beautiful hike in the Lousios gorges, on part of the famous Menalon Trail, with our guide Dimitris whom we would like to thank again.
We left from the Monastery of Philosophou towards the Monastery of Prodromou to ancient Gortys, passing from one bank to the other of the mythical river Lousios. Final picnic provided by Dimitris at the edge of the river, with a short swim possible for those less cautious.
A lovely time spent with family!
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Myriam
Aug 8, 2023
Worth seeing! - A fantastic tour with a great guide. Ευχαριστούμε πάραπολύ @Δημήτρης!
You need a 4x4 to get there. Please don't try with a camper! The roads are very bad.
The monastery is... indescribable. A fascinating place.
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X3718xrkathys
May 16, 2022
Great hike through gorge and monestary - My husband and I hiked the gorge with Fotis. We are experienced hikers, but the day was so much more enjoyable having a guide to help navigate the trail and give us the history behind the sites. Fotis was very friendly, informative and professional. He even brought a picnic lunch that included olives and oil from his trees. This day is one of the highlights of our trip and I would very much recommend this company.
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Kylie_h
Aug 17, 2023
Monestry - The monasteries were amazing to see and our guide Dimitri was very friendly and knowledgable - he graciously answered all the many many questions from our chatty group. Thank you
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