
Trekking · Day Hike
Mainalo mushroom foray: Piana – Alonistaina 2026
Piana
Event Details
Date
Sunday, November 29, 2026
Start time: 07:00 • End time: 21:00
Start Location
Arcadia
Event Type
Day Hike
Distance
6 km
Elevation
+180m(gain)
Organizer
Wanderlust Outdoor Activities
Official Announcement
View ↗Entry Fee
€50
Participant Limit
53spots
The hike
Difficulty: 1 · Easy(organizer grade: A)
Walking time: 2.75-4 h
Departure: Athens, Agios Antonios metro 07:00 (coach; meeting 06:40)
Important Information
Coach day trip to Mainalo combining a mushroom foray with a hike in the autumn forests of Arcadia, guided by a certified mushroom expert.
Point-to-point route from Pilalistra, just outside the village of Piana, to Alonistaina, through fir forest and clearings: 6 km, +180 m / -180 m, grade A, about 2:45 h net walking time (4:00 h with stops).
Learn the basic identification features of mushrooms, with respect for the ecosystem, and observe the autumn nature of Mainalo.
The presence and variety of mushrooms depend on the weather and the season; the activity focuses on observation and knowledge of the forest, without promising any particular amount of picking.
At the end of the route there is a short presentation and identification of mushrooms with the certified mushroom expert: sorting of samples, basic features, safety rules and questions from the group.
After the route there is a stop for food at a local tavern before returning to Athens; the meal is optional and not included in the price.
Suitable for people with basic fitness; no previous hiking or mushroom-picking experience needed.
Required gear: hiking boots with a non-slip sole.
Meeting at Agios Antonios metro station at 06:40; the activity runs from 07:00 to 21:00.
Booking with prepayment; detailed instructions are sent by email.
Included: coach transport, an 80 g cereal bar and Naturals juice, a certified mushroom expert for guidance in picking and identification, guides' fees, group first-aid kit, civil professional liability insurance, Iridium satellite communication system, radio communication between the guides, design and running of the activity.
Not included: the optional tavern meal and anything not listed as included.
Contact: 693 157 8969, info@wanderlustactivities.gr.
