The route is located on Mt. Gidiki, which is a part of the western foothills of Mt. Kissavos (Ossa), east / northeast of Larisa. We meet at the south end of Gidiki, in front of the climbing site’s “Fithofolia” sector (Relevant sign), where you gear up and are introduced to the use of the safety equipment by your guides. Then, we are transferred (5’ by road) to where we start the approach walk to the Via Cordata / Ferrata.

A beautiful ridge walk / ascent of about 45’, with stunning views, takes us to the starting point of our Via Cordata / Ferrata route, which unfolds in a horizontal line with various ups and downs across the rock face. It consists mainly of interesting sections of scrambling traversing and sections of narrow ledge exposed walking on vertical limestone rock. The very first sections are a typical Via Cordata with the protection of fixed ropes, while the scrambling passages and the exposed sections are protected with cable, thus making the route a very interesting combination of Via Cordata and Via Ferrata, resulting to extra safety, ease and of course great enjoyment. The views of the nearby Mt. Kissavos to the east and to the east / southeast end of the Thessalian plain all the way down to Mt. Pelion, are just great. At the end of the route and upon exiting to the upper parts of Gidiki, we enjoy great views towards the north and the dominating Mt. Olympus. From here, a 15’ walk, takes us to the main summit of Mt. Gidiki, with wonderful view all around. Mt. Olympus massive to the north, Mt. Kissavos to the east, Pindus range with Agrafa mountains to the western end of the Thessalian plain and the big mountains of the south parts of central Greece, like Mt. Giona, Mt. Vardusia and Mt. Velouchi. Central Greece before our feet…

After a light meal at the top, we make our way back down to the very starting point and our vehicles (30’ – 40’ minutes).

Duration of the Via Ferrata / Cordata route, 40’ to 45’ and with the approach and return walks something like 2.45’ to 3.00’ hours.

Overall duration of the activity, including the gearing up and introduction to the safety equipment’s use, stops, photos ect, 3.30’ to 4.00’ hours.

Minimum age 13 years.

Price: 48.00€ p.p.

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The route is located on Mt. Gidiki, which is a part of the western foothills of Mt. Kissavos (Ossa), east / northeast of Larisa. We meet at the south end of Gidiki, in front of the climbing site’s “Fithofolia” sector (Relevant sign), where you gear up and are introduced to the use of the safety equipment by your guides. Then, we are transferred (5’ by road) to the starting point of our hiking & Via Cordata route.

A very interesting ridge walk / ascent of about 25’, with stunning views, takes us to the starting point of our Via Cordata route, which unfolds along the scrambling rocky part of the ridge as a natural continuation of the ridge route we are on.

It is a very typical ridge crossing, with constant protection on fixed ropes, thus making it a very interesting Via Cordata route, resulting to extra safety, ease and of course great enjoyment, mainly aimed for families with young children from 9 to 12 years. The views of the nearby Mt. Kissavos to the east and the east / southeast end of the Thessalian plain all the way down to Mt. Pelion, are just great. At the end of the route and upon exiting to the upper parts of the ridge, we have the choice to continue our hike to the very top of the Gidiki massif – another 20’ ridge walk – or return back by path to the starting point after about 20’ of downhill walk.
If we make the choice to continue to the very top, the way back down to the starting point and our vehicles, will take 30’ to 40’.

Duration of the Via Cordata route, about 1.00’ hours and with the approach and return walks, something like 2.00’ to 2.30’ hours. With the ascent to the main top, 2.30’ to 3.00’ hours.

Overall duration of the activity, including the gearing up and introduction to the safety equipment’s use, stops, photos ect, 3.00’ to 4.30’ hours depending upon choosing the summit bit or not.

Minimum age 9 years.

Price: 40.00€ p.p.

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