This was definitely the most demanding hike we did around Pertouli, but also one of the most rewarding. The climb through the forest was beautiful and the higher sections opened up to fantastic mountain views.
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Duration 4 hours
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Small group experience
Maximum 30 people
Meet your guide at the chapel of Agia Kyriaki in the Pertouli Meadows
Meet your guide near the chapel of Agia Kyriaki in the Pertouli Meadows. After a short introduction and safety briefing, begin the hike towards the forest.
Enter the dense fir forest and follow a combination of mountain paths and forestry tracks. The route begins climbing steadily as the meadows disappear behind you.
Continue higher through the University Forest of Pertouli. The gradient becomes more demanding as the route gains altitude and moves deeper into the mountain.
Reach the higher section of the route towards Bountoura. The forest begins to open and the landscape becomes more rugged, offering wider views across the surrounding Pindus mountains.
Follow the descending route back beneath the fir trees, moving from the higher mountain terrain into the more sheltered forest.
Complete the final section towards Pertouli village, where the hike finishes after approximately four hours on the mountain.
Leave the Pertouli Meadows behind and climb into the mountains on a demanding guided hike from Agia Kyriaki towards Bountoura, finishing in the village of Pertouli.
The route begins near the small chapel of Agia Kyriaki, surrounded by the open meadows below Pertouli. Almost immediately, the trail enters the dense fir forest managed by the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and begins a sustained ascent into the mountain.
Forest roads and narrower paths lead steadily higher through one of the most characteristic landscapes of the area. As altitude increases, the dense forest gradually begins to open, revealing more rugged terrain and wider views across the surrounding mountains.
The route continues through the Bountoura area, where the landscape feels increasingly remote and the character of the hike changes from sheltered forest walking to a more demanding mountain experience.
From the higher terrain, begin the descent towards Pertouli, gradually leaving the exposed slopes behind and returning beneath the fir trees.
After several hours on the trail, the route finishes in Pertouli village, completing a journey from the open meadows through deep forest and into the higher reaches of the mountain.
With steep sections, sustained elevation gain and rough terrain, this is a difficult hike intended for participants with good physical fitness and previous experience of longer mountain walks.
Meet your guide at the chapel of Agia Kyriaki in the Pertouli Meadows
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the starting time for check-in and briefing.
This is a demanding mountain hike with sustained climbing, steep sections and uneven terrain. Participants should have good physical fitness and be comfortable hiking for several hours.
The route passes through the Bountoura mountain area but does not include an ascent to Neraida Peak.
Weather and trail conditions can affect the route, duration and highest point reached. The guide may modify the itinerary whenever necessary for safety.
Winter departures are not part of the standard experience because snow and ice can significantly change the difficulty and equipment requirements.
What to Bring
Participants should wear proper hiking shoes or boots and clothing suitable for changing mountain conditions.
We also recommend bringing:
The hike is rated difficult / demanding. It includes sustained climbing, steep sections, uneven mountain terrain and several hours of continuous walking. A good level of physical fitness is required.
Previous mountain hiking experience is strongly recommended. Participants should be comfortable with steep ascents, rough terrain and several hours of hiking.
The route passes through the Bountoura mountain area, but it does not include an ascent to Neraida Peak. The exact highest point reached may vary depending on the route, weather and trail conditions.
The hike starts near the Agia Kyriaki Chapel, close to the Pertouli Meadows, and finishes in Pertouli village.
The experience combines the Agia Kyriaki area, the dense University Forest of Pertouli, mountain paths towards Bountoura and panoramic views across the surrounding Pindus landscape.
Proper hiking shoes or boots are strongly recommended. Wear comfortable outdoor clothing in layers and bring a waterproof jacket and warm layer, even during the warmer months.
Bring sufficient water, snacks or light food, a small backpack, sun protection, sunglasses and any personal medication you may need.
Because this is a demanding mountain hike, suitability depends heavily on the child's hiking experience and fitness. Parents should carefully consider the steep terrain, sustained ascent and overall duration before booking.
The experience lasts approximately 4 hours, although the exact duration may vary depending on group pace, weather and trail conditions.
Yes. Weather, visibility and trail conditions can affect the planned route. The guide may modify the itinerary or shorten the hike whenever necessary for safety.
Agia Kyriaki – Bountoura – Pertouli Mountain Hike