DAY 2
Explore the summit region and climb 3 different peaks
Today you explore the summit region and ascent to Skala, Skolio and Agios Antonios summits. First, the hike leads through a rich pine tree forest which becomes smaller and scarcer as you gain altitude, until there is none left and you find yourself in the bare alpine zone. On a wide shoulder, we follow a zigzagging path with a magnificent view of the whole east region until we reach Skala summit at 2866m. You can see the main summit Mytikas at a close distance but for today we follow the south ridge towards Skolio, with the dizzy vertical rocky walls of the impressive old glacier basin Kazania, opening under your feet. From Skolio at 2904m and after a slight descent, you climb your second Olympic summit Agios Antonios at 2816m. Then we turn North and traverse the whole summit region following one of the most popular high trails on the mountain named Zonaria, which leads us to the mythical plateau, Oropedio ton Mouson. Just to name three highlights, here you will almost certainly meet a heard of wild goats, be stunned by the view of the unique summit formation of the "Throne of Zeus" peak, which overlooks the plateau and enjoy the peace and quiet of the evening on the terrace of one of the two highest huts of Mt. Olympus.
Overnight in Mt Olympus in a refuge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner included
Hiking distance: 9 km / Hiking duration: 6 hr
Elevation Gain: 1.000 m