
Trekking · Multi-day Trek
Hellas Nature New Year's pita 2027: Pelion villages hikes
Portaria
Event Details
Date
Saturday, January 23, 2027
Start time: 06:30
Start Location
Magnesia
Event Type
Multi-day Trek
Distance
18 km
Elevation
+1000m(gain)
Organizer
Hellas Nature
Entry Fee
€225
The hike
Difficulty: 1 · Easy(organizer grade: Εύκολο (Α'))
Walking time: 4-7 h
Departure: Athens, Agios Antonios metro 06:30 (coach)
Overnight: Hotel
Important Information
Hellas Nature's annual New Year's pita weekend, this time in Pelion: two hikes plus a party night.
Saturday: from Athens to Chania and a circular winter hike through the forest to Aidonaki summit (1,530 m), snow permitting; 8 km, ±400 m, 4 h, grade A. Evening at the Xenia Palace Portaria 4*: festive dinner with unlimited wine, beer and soft drinks, the New Year's pita with prizes, presentation of the 2027 trips and expeditions, then a DJ party.
Sunday: from Kala Nera through Pinakates and Vyzitsa to Milies and the historic Pelion train («Moutzouris»); option A 10 km traverse, +600 m, 5 h; option B 15 km circular back to Kala Nera, ±600 m, 7 h; both grade A. Return to Athens.
Included: coach from Athens, certified mountain guides and trip leader, one night at the Xenia Palace 4* with breakfast and the festive dinner, gifts and 2027 T-shirts, group first-aid kit, civil liability insurance and VAT. Price per person in a double room; single room +€40, coming by your own car -€40 (on request).
Bring hiking boots, poles, warm waterproof clothing, hat, gloves, a day pack, and gaiters if there is snow.
Contact: info@hellasnature.gr, 6942593733, 6945598962.
