Pindus Tzoumerka Mountains trekking II

Day 1: Arrival- airport pickups- settle in hotel downtown Thessaloniki- free time in city- Welcome dinner
Day 2: Breakfast in Hotel - Departure for the Pindus mountain range and the village of Melissourgoi via private bus- Settle in refuge-Dinner in refuge
Day 3: 6:00 a.m.  Wake up
6:30 a.m. Breakfast
7:00 a.m.  Start our Hiking 

As soon as we are all properly prepared we start our hike having plenty of daylight to enjoy the most of this unique experience.

Soon after leaving the refuge behind us, we will meet the first miraculous creation of the Tzoumerka  mountain’s hydrology, the highest waterfall of the country known as "Kefalovrysso" or "watery", spreading over 350 meters, crossing the vertical rock formations on the eastern side of Stroggoula, with its springs starting at 2000 meters.
We continue by road to the shelter of Pramanda and from there, in 2.5 hours we reach the first peak of our crossing. With an altitude of 2112m, the commanding Stroggoula peak is our first viewing balcony. We make a short stop, and have the opportunity to get a bird’s eye view of the greater part of the crossing that will follow.

Heading south, we follow the ridge that leads to the Gerakovouni (or Geranovouni) benchmark, the solitary and well-defined peak Rocca, leading us lower just below the location Plaka (2364meters elevation) We will continue through grassland and the famous "Agathi" spring and from there to Baltinesi pasture, where we find the first camp station set up by our support team. Our tents and freshly prepared food will reward us at the end of our first day.
* There is running water very close to the first station

Dinner at Campsite
Hiking time: 8-9 hours

Geographical Details:
Stroggoula peak-  2112meter elevation
Koryfogrammi  2150meter elevation
Diaselo-  1950meter elevation
Agkathi-  1400meter elevation
Baltinesi-  1500meter elevation

Day 4: 6:00 a.m. Wake up
6:30 a.m. Breakfast
7:00 a.m.  Start our Hiking 
From "Agathi", "Baltinesi" and in about one hour, we cross the back of the Melissourgon range (Ear) with a 1720 meters altitude. Changing direction and heading east we ascend the ridge leading to Tourla peak and then on top of Kryakoura A. We are now at an altitude of 2170meters and the beginning of the long Kakarditsa range.
Continuing north we overlook the magnificent valley of Melissourgon and the east side of the Tzoumerka range.
The support team will be waiting for us at the 2nd camp station organized in 2030 meters altitude for food and rest.
The camp fire will accompany us on our second night, and a large water tank will be at the campsite for washing, and personal hygiene, so we can freshen up in preparation for the third day of our trek!

Dinner at Campsite
Hiking time: 8 hours.

Geographical Details:
Baltinesi- 1500meter elevation
Afti-  1700meter elevation
Tourla-  1930meter elevation
Kryakouras 2170meter elevation
Stavros- 2030meter elevation
Day 5: 6:00 a.m. Wake up
6:30 a.m. Breakfast
7:00 a.m.  Start our Hiking 
Starting our hike from the location "Stavros" and heading north, we climb towards the  "Rouista" ridge (2254meter) falling east to decent the ridge to location "Chilia Exinda", linking the western and eastern part of Kakarditsa and the highest summit in Pindos with 2429 meters altitude. Crossing the ridge, we come face to face with a large slope with a 300meter elevation difference that brings us to the top of Kakarditsa. From there we can literally see everything and in all directions. Amazing breathtaking views!
We stop here to admire the endless mountains surrounding us.
Coming down from the peak our hike is slightly more demanding as we are rapidly losing height. We ascend again following the ridge leading to the top of KATARACHIA with 2280 meters altitude.
Leaving behind the top, we reach our third camping station, and the support group has everything set up, tents, food, drinking water and wood for our camp fire.

Dinner at Campsite

Hiking time: 8-9 hours.
Geographical Details:
Stavros-  2030meter elevation
Rouista-  2254meter elevation
Chilia Exinda-  2150meter elevation
Kakarditsa-  2429meter elevation
KATARACHIA- 2280meter elevation
Day 6: 6:00 a.m. Wake up
6:30 a.m. Breakfast
7:00 a.m.  Start our Hiking 
We move until we fall on the path that puts us in the mountain Peristeri and leads us higher, only to get down again towards Verligka falling at the saddle that connects the Great Trap the top "Tsoukarela", giving us easy access the 4th and last camp station, at a 2000 meter altitude. Our support team will be waiting for us there with some surprises to celebrate together the end of this amazing trekking experience. 

Dinner at Campsite

Hiking time: 8-9 hours
Geographical Details: 
Great Trapos-  2240meter elevation
Verligka-  2000meter elevation

* All above camping stations allow us the possibility of the alternative locations close by and in proximity to the main station in case the weather conditions don’t allow us comfortable and safe accommodation.
* The same applies to the crossing routes we will be following. If the weather conditions don’t allow us to camp in our designated elevations we will follow alternative routes and set camping stations at lower altitudes.
Day 7: Departure day
Wake up time.  Free
Breakfast time.  Free
Taking our time and when the entire group is ready we will pick up the camping equipment and our support vehicles will transfer us back to the shelter. Visit sites in the area, optional - Share photos and fun stories
Dinner at refuge
Day 8: Breakfast in refuge
Visit sites in area - Departure for Thessaloniki via private bus – Settle in Hotel down town Thessaloniki- Dinner on own in the city - night out in the city
Day 9: Breakfast in Hotel - Free day in the city of Thessaloniki –Shopping - Visit to the Royal Tombs of Vergina (optional) - Farewell dinner- night out
Day 10: Departures – Free day in the city