**Distance:** 8,5 km

**Duration:** 3,5 Hours _(Depending of the level)_

260 m. positive altitude

**Meeting point:** Vitina main square

**End Point Option:** Vitina main square

**Level:** easy - medium

## Price:
**30€** per person 

## DESCRIPTION:

We start from the main square of Vitina and from a marked path we descend to meet an old stone bridge named “Zarzi” and stop to admire the river “Mylaontas”

Then we follow the side of the river between plane and fir trees on an amazing combination of colors and sights. Next stop at the watermill named “Tselepis”. We can take an idea how people made flour in the past. After a small limb, we find walnut trees on a Plato with a picturesque Mainalon mountain view. Then we meet a beautiful stream named “Mparmpas” and from a marked path we can see a breathtaking view of Agia Paraskevi church. Our tour finishes at the main square from a dirt road and our last view of Vitina.

### INCLUDED:
- Guiding service
- Snack

### WE ADVISE YOU TO BRING:
- Small backpack
- Windbreaker
- Batons
- Clothing depending on the season
- Hiking shoes
- Don t need transportation is a circular tour



Vitina Classic Tour

**A full day hiking trip on the '' Menalon Trail '' from Stemnitsa to Dimitsana.**

Menalon Trail, located in Arcadia of central Peloponnese is the first certified trail in Greece by the European Ramblers Association (ERA). The area is not just mountainous but it is also characterized by a rugged relief composed of continuous valleys, deep gorges, big plateaus and bare peaks. Part of Menalon trail is the famous and very popular hike from Stemnitsa to Dimitsana comprising some of the best features of the area.

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.

**There is a minimum of 4 participants for the implementation of this outdoor activity.**

We reserve the right to modify or cancel any outdoor activity due to bad weather or any other reason beyond our control.

**Period of Operation:** Every Tuesday & Thursday

**Meeting time:** 9:30 a.m.

**Meeting point:** Stemnitsa.

**Duration:** 6 hours including breaks

**Difficulty:** Easy, some challenging parts

**Suitability:** Family friendly, Group friendly, Couples, Seniors, Youth, Kids over 10 years old

### Price
- Adult (18+): 60€
- Children (0-17): 50€

### **Know before you book**

_Includes_:
- Local mountain guide
- Tour planning
- Picnic with local products
- Photographs from the tour
- Transfer from the finish point to starting point
- Liability insurance
- All taxes

_Excludes_:
- Transfer to meeting point
- Tip or gratuity

### **Know before you go**

_What to bring with you_:
- Bottle of water
- Hat
- Sun screen
- Hiking shoes or trainers (Open shoes, sandals or flip-flops are unsuitable)
- Hiking backpack (if available)


Hiking Menalon

**Mount Menalon**

Situated in the heart of the Peloponnese, the region of Menalon is a wondrous place full of verdant forests, traditional villages, and historical monuments. It is a great destination for hiking lovers offering sceneries of unspoiled wilderness. The Menalon Trail (75km) is the first hiking route network in Greece to receive a European certificate - it is a must for both adrenaline and hiking enthusiasts! Showcasing the genuine beauty of Greek nature, Mount Menalon is considered to be one of the most pristine regions in Greece. 

**Top Things to Do**

Experience rafting at Lousios River, an exhilarating experience 

Hike the Menalon Trail, which extends over a  75 kilometers course passing through various villages

Visit the Monastery of Philosophos, the oldest monastery in Arcadia, and the Prodromos Monastery, perched on a cliff above Lousios River - both of the monasteries are found within the Menalon Trail

Explore the villages of Mountain Menalon; one of the most traditional villages of Arcadia is Vytina, with its cobblestone streets and stone mansion, a wonderful place for nature lovers - don’t miss Dimitsana, the most picturesque village of Arcadia, with its traditional architecture standing above Lousios River, and Elliniko, a meeting place with its taverns during lunchtime

Taste galaktoboureko, a traditional pastry, in one of the cafeterias of Vytina

Walk through “The Road of Love” in Vytina, a place full of trees changing according to the season, as well as the grove of Vytina, a great place for promenades


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