Published: 11 Jan 2019 Edition: First Pages: 248 Size: 17.2 x 11.6 x 1.5cm
Weight: 280g Walking routes in Greece's wild and beautiful northern Pindos
mountains Zagori in Greece's Northern Pindos National Park is among the last
relatively undiscovered and unspoilt hiking destinations in Europe. This guide
presents a selection of thirty walks and three short treks within the region's
captivating scenery, from dramatic gorges to mystical forests, crystal-clear
turquoise rivers, rugged alpine peaks and characterful mountain villages. Routes
vary from easy walks on clear paths to strenuous ascents and mountain traverses,
meaning that there is something to suit most ambitions and abilities. Clear
mapping accompanies the route description, and the introduction to the guide
covers all the practicalities, including getting to Zagori, accommodation,
equipment, maps and safety. There is also a wealth of information about the
region's rich history, architecture, geology, plants and wildlife, as well as
fascinating notes on points of interest encountered on route. The routes are
presented in five chapters, covering Central Zagori, Vikos Gorge and vicinity,
Mt Timfi, Konitsa and Mt Smolikas, and Valia Calda National Park and Metsovo,
with highlights including Mt Timfi and Mt Smolikas (Greece's second highest
mountain), the breathtaking Vikos Gorge, traditional stone arch bridges and the
alpine tarns of Drakolimni (Dragonlakes). With so much stunning scenery, this is
a region that cries out to be explored.