Hi guys, today we take you to the top of the highest and most famous mountain in Greece, Mount Olympus.
In Greek mythology the summit of this mountain, perennially surrounded by clouds, was considered the home of the gods. Impossible to reach without their permission, we risked everything to go and check. ⛰️
From Prionia's car parking (1100 m) through a dense deciduous forest you reach the Spilios Agapitos refuge (also called "A" on maps) at 2100 m, where we spent the night and then attempted the climb to the Mytikas peak the following morning. The refuge costs € 18 per night and you can book at this link: www.mountolympus.gr/en/#.Y0Gn...
We advise you to book in advance.
Behind the refuge continue the "E4" path which in about 3 hours leads you to the Skala peak (2870 m) proceeding on a steep scree. This is the hardest part of the route, which the Greeks jokingly (and not without reason) call it "Golgotha".
From here you can choose whether to continue westwards to the Skolio peak (2905m, the second peak of the group) or to the north along the path that leads to the Mytikas peak.
We opted for the second one: this section called "Kakoskala" is the most challenging of the route with grade II climbing points (UIAA scale). It is necessary to carefully follow the yellow stamps (especially you must be careful in the first part) because the risk of getting lost in the clouds is very high. Remember the helmet because whoever is in front of you can detach parts of the rock from the wall. For the descent, take the same route as the ascent.
Recommended period: summer, starting early in the morning because the clouds arrive around noon.
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0:00 Flashforward
0:39 Introduction
1:29 From the parking lot (1100m) To the Refuge
4:03 Arrival at the Spilios Agapitos Refuge (2100m)
4:53 Facts about Mount Olympus (historical / mythological / mountaineering "pippone")
6:16 From the refuge to the Skala peak
8:17 Skala Peak (2870m)
9:40 From Skala Peak to Mytikas Peak
10:54 Mytikas Peak (2918m)
12:24 Conclusions and considerations
14:11 In the next episode
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