One-way hike of 7.7 km and 3.5 hours from the Mainalo Refuge to Alonistaina, through the fir forest of Mainalo and over the Xerakias saddle, ending at the village's Winter Festival: as night falls everyone gathers round the big fire in the square for music and dancing. +195/-593 m, grade easy 1/5, ages 10+. In snow, ice or bad weather the route and programme may change for the group's safety. Meet 09:45, coach leaves 10:00 from the Museum of Contemporary Art (Syngrou-Fix metro), then Palataki 10:20, Elefsina (Praktiker-BIEX) 10:30 and Isthmus (Kanali cafe) 11:10; back at 00:00. €42, €27 deposit, balance by 22 November; full refund until Saturday 21 November. Includes all transport, experienced first-aid certified guides who know the trail, organisation by Trekkers, group first-aid kit, civil liability insurance and VAT; meals not included. Bring hiking shoes and a second pair for the end, 1.5 L of water, energy snacks, hiking trousers or leggings, a dri-fit top, windbreaker, fleece, waterproof, a change of clothes, a torch and a personal first-aid kit; poles recommended, and warm clothes for staying at the festival. Final instructions are sent a few days before, depending on the weather and mountain conditions. Book and pay online on trekkers.gr; bookings are per person and are valid once the deposit is paid.