This region is definitely a superb tourist destination, offering visitors exceptional landscapes views and unforgettable experiences to those seeking adventure. The location provides many activities in nature, including skiing, mountaineering, hiking and mountain biking. There are numerous routes to choose from, depending on your skill level and desire for adrenaline rush. From easy crossings for those without prior experience, to more exciting trails for the more experienced bikers.
You have the opportunity to pass by beautiful traditional villages, explore amazing chestnut, fir and oak forests and admire stunning views of the Aegean sea and the main peak of Olympus, as you climb up. This thrilling activity lasts about 3-4 hours and can be performed at almost any time of the year. Keep in mind that, as you ascent higher on the mountain, the weather conditions are rougher with temperatures that range from -10°C/14°F to 20°C/ 68°F in winter, while in summer months the temperature ranges from 0°C/32°F to 20°C/ 68°F. Last but not least, there are companies with qualified instructors that organize tours to Mount Olympus.
Mount Parnitha is located in the North Athens regional unit and is the highest mountain range of Attica. Much of this densely forested mountain is designated a national park, and is a protected habitat for wild birds.
Wanaka is a small town in Central Otago in the South Island of New Zealand, situated on the south side of Lake Wanaka.
Christchurch is situated in Canterbury region of the South Island and is the second largest city of New Zealand. It represents the getaway to Antarctica, while lying next to Pegasus Bay and the Pacific Ocean.
Longmont is located northeast of the county seat of Boulder, about 31 mi/49.9 km north-northwest of the Colorado state capitol in Denver. It is a home rule municipality in Boulder, Weld Counties in the U.S. state of Colorado.
Learnie Red Rock is a spot, suitable for biking, in the west of Scotland, in the Highlands.
A well known summit of Newberry Volcano is Paulina Peak, the host of many extreme sports. This volcanic area is located near the cities of Bend and La Pine.
Kaimaktsalan is a mountain on the border between Greece and the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. It is also known as Voras and it's the third highest mountain in Greece with an altitude of 2524 m/8280 ft.
Let's find out about Seli, the first organized ski center in Greece. It's located on the border of Kato Seli or Kato Vermio. It's a beautiful village in the regional unit of Imathia. It's one of the highest villages in Greece, with an altitude of 1450 m/4756 ft. The ski center has begun operating since 1934 and the same year the first Panhellenic race of skiing was held on the spot.
Epirus is a geographic and administrative region, located in northwestern Greece. It is considered to be the region with the more rainfall than any other part of the country. In fact, Epirus offers imposing landscapes of outstanding natural beauty as well as a wide variety of fauna and flora.
Let's travel through forests with dark green coniferous trees, where you can admire the immortal beauty of the oak and be charmed by the acid. Where fresh air makes you younger and ready for new explorations. The snow road of the mammoth task is waiting for you. It's not the new movie of Stephen King, but the ski center of Vasilitsa. It is one of the best ski resorts in Greece, in the middle of Pindos Mountains.
Olympus Marathon returns for the 13th year to the sacred grounds of Mount Olympus in Greece. Following the course of an ancient Greek sacred route towards the top of the mountain to honor the God of the Gods, Zeus, this is a race that will stay carved in your memory forever!
Following its successful completion in the four previous years, the leading mountain running race in Epirus and one of the greatest in Greece, comes this year, on July 24th and 26th, 2015.
Epirus is a geographic and administrative region, located in northwestern Greece. It is considered to be the region with the more rainfall than any other part of the country. In fact, Epirus offers imposing landscapes of outstanding natural beauty as well as a wide variety of fauna and flora.
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, known worldwide for its mythological importance, as according to the religion of the ancient Greeks, the 12 "Olympian" gods lived there. Located in Pieria region, on the borders of Macedonia and Thessaly, this incredible mountainous massif has a number of peaks with the highest of all, called Mytikas, reaching a top elevation of 9573 ft / 2918 m and is surrounded by deep gorges and areas of outstanding biodiversity.
