Crossing the Vikos Gorge (full-day)
Activity Description
The Vikos Gorge is part of the 12,600 hectares Vikos-Aoos National Park and has been listed in the Guinness book of records as the deepest canyon worldwide in proportion to its width. It is definitely a spectacular sight!
The landscape of the 20 km long gorge is extremely diverse and is characterized by abrupt changes in altitude. The Vikos Gorge has been carved over millions of years by the Voidomatis River, a tributary of the Aoös River. As it splits the mountain in half, its slopes expose rock formations of limestone and dolomite, dating back to 150 million years. Its vertical cliffs rise up to a height of 1700 meters.
The hike starts from the village of Monodentri with a 45 'descent to the riverbed of Vikos. Dense green areas follow the gray steep cliffs. The route is impressive due to the lush vegetation, which consists of c. 1800 species.
In the last part of the route, we will stop at the springs of Voidomatis, the deep blue river, famous for its crystal clear and icy waters! The average annual water temperature is just 8.5 °C. The adventurous hikers can take a refreshing dip here!
After our stop, we will go up to the village of Vikos, admiring the panoramic view of the Vikos gorge oand the imposing "Towers" of Astraka.
Participation requirements
- Children over 12 years old (accompanied by their parents)
- Good physical shape
Timetable
- 09:00 Meeting in Monodentri with your guide, welcome briefing
- 09:15 Starting time
- 12:30 Short break for a traditional picnic snack
- 15:00 Visit at the Voidomatis springs for rest and pictures
- 16:00 Exit the gorge at Vikos village
- 16:15 Local transfer from Vikos village to Monodendri
- 17:00 Arrival at Monodendri, end of the activity
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Cancellation policy
- Cancellation 7 days or more prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are automatically reimbursed for the full activity price.
- Cancellation between 3 and 7 days prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are entitled to a 50% reimbursement.
- Cancellation 3 days or later are what we call last-minute cancellations. No reimbursements will be effected.
* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.
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Location
Meeting Point
Region: Monodendri, Ioannina
Address: Monodentri village, Ioannina
Notes: The meeting point is set at the parking lot at the entrance of Monodentri village.