Flat Crossing or Loop route (Choice). Total length ranges from 13 to 25 km.

Meet in Stomio at the village’s seafront, at the north-east feet of Mt. Kissavos (Ossa) and the starting point of the biking route. We finish at the area where the river meets the sea. A very relaxed and at the same time very interesting cycling route on Mountain Bikes, on asphalt at the beginning and dirt road after, takes us to the river’s mouth through its delta. Along the route we have the opportunity to observe a rich bird life, as well as cross a polymorphous terrain, changing from corn fields to forested river banks and canals. We reach the river’s mouth after about 12 km of fantastic cycling. The place is just unique, as isolated sandy beaches and lots of sea birds are waiting for us. In the summer months one cannot resist swimming in the river and the sea at almost the same time! The route can finish here or return to Stomio on our bikes, closing the circle via a different way. Duration of cycling, 1.30’to 2.30′ hours.

Price: 38.00€ p.p.

Note, that if you have your own bike, you have a 15% off the price.

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Total length 28.8 km.

Start at 940m and finish at Palei Pori. Max. gained height, 1470m. 12.5% asphalt road.

Quite a sharp ascent at the beginning, to 1160 in just 3.2 km, and after the next 6.1 km, we reach 1470m  in a milder fashion. At this point we are only 110m below the lower Olympus’s highest summit Metamorphosis. The option to walk up to the summit and enjoy impressive views of the higher Olympus, will be proposed by the guides. Then, we go down to 1290m quite smoothly over 5 km and more sharply to 700m over the next 7.1 km. Here we meet the asphalt, which takes us down to 550m for another 3.6 km, facing east. At 550m, we turn south on a dirt road again and cycling in deep pine forest for 3.8 km, we reach P. Pori at 540m and the end of the route. This is an exceptionally beautiful route, with a strong sense of being at high altitude, while the presence of the gods’ mountain dominates the area! Duration of cycling 3.30′ hours.

Price: 60.00€ p.p.

Note, that if you have your own bike, you have a 15% off the price.

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Total length 31.2 km.

Start at 870m at Karya or Kalipefki and finish at P. Pori or P. Panteleimon at 540m. Max. gained height, 1100m. 7.6% asphalt road.

Meet in Paleos Panteleimon, from where transfer in our means of transport to the starting point, either Karya or Kalipefki. Both villages are situated in the central lower Olympus, in the shadow of the south summits of higher Olympus. P. Pori and p. Panteleimon overlook the Aegean sea, both nestled on the north-east slopes of lower Olympus.

For the first 5 km we move on almost flat ground to 900m, from where we climb quite sharply to 1100m in only 2 km. The higher Olympus and its summits reveal themselves, offering rewarding views as we climb up. The next 3.4 km of downhill – dirt first and asphalt after – are very welcomed after the climb we have just experienced, as they take us to the village of Kalipefki at 1050m. For the next 12.2 km after Kalipefki, we move on an almost flat ground in a wonderful terrain that makes you want to cycle more and more… after which a very short uphill ride of 0.4 km takes us to the height of 1100m. Cycling in a wonderful pine tree forest, 9 km of downhill take us to P. Pori or if you feel like, another 4km to Paleos Panteleimon at 540m. Duration of cycling 4.00’ to 4.30’ hours.

Price: 70.00€ p.p.

Shorter version of the above crossing.

Total length 21.7 km.

This is an alternative proposal for a shorter route equally interesting and exhilarating. It is the same overall route, starting at Kalipefki instead of Karya. Duration: 3.00’ hours.

Price: 60.00€ p.p.

Note, that if you have your own bike, you have a 15% off the price.

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High altitude crossing from the north to the south. Total length, 43.8 km.

Start at 900m at Tzamia location and finish at 150m in Agia. Maximum gained height, 1400m. Asphalt 13.9%, in the last section of the route.

Meet at Arioprino location. The first 4.8 km take us very mildly up to 1000m, where the gradient of ascend increases quite sharply for the next 6.2 km to 1380m. We are now in the heart of the central Mt. Kissavos where the beech and fir trees dominate the forest and still very close to the alpine zone. From this point and for 4.1 km we go smoothly down to 1200m, at the eastern end (entrance for us) of the Belmas valley. As we enter the Valley, the deep forest gradually gives way to beautiful alpine meadows and for 3.4 km, we gain another 50m. The main conical summit of the mountain rises impressively above our heads to our right. While in the valley, the road turns towards the south climbing for 2.9 km to 1400m, the highest point of the route, enjoying great views ofthe eastern coast and Mt Pelion in the far distance towards the south. From now on it is downhill!!…about time! 5.6 km of downhill ride take us to 950m and to “Anatoli” village and another 10.7 km to ‘Megalovriso” village at 600m. A very pleasant ride in the open space of the southern slopes of Mt Kissavos! From Megalovriso, on asphalt road, we descend the last 6.1 km to the citadel of Agia, the capital of the area at 150m. Duration of cycling 4.30’ to 5.00’ hours.

Price: 60.00€ p.p.

As a more relaxed / easier alternative / option, the route can be done in two days in a more relaxed manner, camping in the “Belmas” valley at 1400m. In the morning of the second day, one has the opportunity to climb the main summit of the mountain, in a combination of cycling and walking. This can be quite an experience!

Price for the 2-Day Option: 105.00€ p.p. Includes the camping equipment and evening meal at the camp.

Note, that if you have your own bike, you have a 15% off the price.

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“Crossing from the north to the south. Total length, 33.6 km

Start at 520m in Arioprino location and finish at 150m in Agia. Maximum gained height,  800m. Asphalt 33.6%, the rest mainly good dirt road.

Meet at Arioprino location. From 520m, 2.6km of asphalt road take us up to 700m, where the dirt road starts. We continue for the next 3.5 km on dirt road to 800m and go down again to 700m. Then, a beautiful traverse goes for 14 km along the eastern slopes of Mt. Kissavos and the line of 700m without any major ups or downs. A very pleasant traverse indeed in wonderful forest! Then we come out of the forest to an open space with a great view of the southern slopes of the mountain, the Aegean sea and the coast! We start going downhill for 4.7 km to Melivia at 500m. 8.7 km of asphalt road take us very pleasantly down to 150m and Agia, the finishing point of our route, having completed the crossing of eastern Mt. Kissavos from the north to the south. It is a relatively long route, but quite mild regarding to altitude fluctuations, mainly in rich forest, offering great views. In our experience, nobody has regretted it after they have done it. In the contrary! Duration of cycling, 4.00’ to 4.30’ hours.

Price: 55.00€ p.p.

Note, that if you have your own bike, you have a 15% off the price.

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Great loop. Total length, 32.3 km

Start and finish at 520m at “Arioprino” location. Max gained height 1000m. Asphalt road 27%. The rest, is mainly good to medium dirt road.

Meet at Arioprino location. From Arioprino location, we peddle up smoothly to 1000m, for 7.6 km (asphalt for the first 2/3), at the Seloma location, which is a high pass with a great view towards the north and the north east. We have already come out of the forest to a more open space, and go very pleasantly down towards the west for 9.3 km, to “Spilia” village at 850m.  We have just completed a crossing from the east to the west, of the northern part of the mountain. Turning back to the east, we leave Spilia to cycle through the narrow and very impressive “Bougazi” valley at 600m for 7 km to the east end of it. From this point, we continue sharply down to 300m for the next 3.4 km of continuously turning road in very deep forest.  Another 5 km overlooking the Aegean Sea, take us back to Arioprino.  This route offers the most that a mountain biking route can offer! It offers every possible vegetation  and terrain variety. It is a two way crossing and a loop as well! It simply has it all! Duration of cycling, 3.30’ to 4.00’ hours.

Price: 50.00€ p.p.

Note, that if you have your own bike, you have a 15% off the price.

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Circular route. North-east Kissavos (Ossa). Total length 27.2km.

Start at 900m (Tzamia location) and finish at 520m (Arioprino location). Max gained height, 1100m. Asphalt road 9.5% (the last 2.6 km), the remaining 97.4% is good to reasonably good dirt road.

Meet at Arioprino location. From the 900m, we cycle up very gradually, heading south, to 1100, in a road length of 9.4 km. This section is an almost flat and very pleasant traverse, in wonderful terrain. For the next 7 km, we drop down to 650m. For another 7 km we go easily up to 800m and down again to 700m, where we meet the asphalt road, which leads us to the finish (Arioprino) at 520m, after 2.6 km. This route, although similar, is more demanding than the previous one. It is longer, with a deeper drop and progresses at higher altitude, covering larger area with great views of the sea and the east coast. Another fulfilling option for everyone! It offers a lot! Duration of cycling, 3,00 to 3,30 hours.

Price: 50.00€ p.p.

Note, that if you have your own bike, you have a 15% off the price.

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North-east Kissavos (Ossa). Circular route. Total length, 20.3km

Start and finish at 520m, Arioprino location. Max gained height, 800m. Asphalt 38.4% (the first 2.6 and the last 5.2 km) and 61.6% of quite good forest dirt road.

From 520m, we go up to 800m over 4.1 km and for the next 5.6 km, very gradually down to 650m. From here, we continue for 5.4 km, zigzagging down to 300m and stay at this level for another 2 km, crossing Karytsa, before we take the final uphill asphalt road to Arioprino location, for the last 3.2 km to 520m and the end of the route. This is an ideal mountain route for everyone, beginner or experienced, keen or relaxed, young and old!

Duration of the full loop, 2.30’ to 3.00’ hours.

Price: 44.00€ p.p.

Note, that if you have your own bike, you have a 15% off the price.

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