
Trekking · Winter Hike
Theophany 2027: Falakro and Chionotrypa winter trip from Athens
Volakas
Event Details
Date
Monday, January 4, 2027
Start time: 06:00 • Ends: Wed, Jan 6, 23:00
Start Location
Drama
Event Type
Winter Hike
Organizer
Pezoporistas Adventure Travel
Early Booking (first 10 places)(Individual)
€260.00
Regular(Individual)
€280.00
The hike
Difficulty: 2 · Moderate
Departure: Athens, Syntagma / National Garden 06:00 (coach)
Overnight: Guesthouse
Important Information
Winter three-day trip over Theophany to Drama, based in the mountain village of Volakas under the snowy Falakro, with certified mountain guides.
Day 1 (Mon 4/1): coach from Athens with stops on the way; optional visit to the Alistrati cave (stalactites, stalagmites, large chambers; the €7 ticket is included) or a short walk towards the Angitis gorge; free afternoon in Volakas and an evening briefing on conditions and winter gear.
Day 2 (Tue 5/1): from the Falakro ski centre, winter hike on the open alpine slopes towards the Chionotrypa and, if conditions allow, to the summit of Falakro (2,232 m), with coaching on safe movement in winter terrain; coffee at the ski centre chalet.
Optional technical descent into the Chionotrypa with special equipment and extra guides, declared separately and run only if conditions are suitable (extra €55 per person).
Day 3 (Wed 6/1): to Lake Volvi and the Macedonian Tempi (Rentina gorge) for an easy 1.5-2 hour, about 4-5 km walk along the Richios river among plane trees; free time for lunch around Stavros - Asprovalta, return to Athens around 23:00.
The programme is indicative: snow, ice, strong wind and low visibility are possible, and the guides may change, shorten or replace any route.
Included: private coach for the whole trip, certified mountain guides, 2 nights in a traditional guesthouse in Volakas (2- to 4-bed rooms) with breakfast, civil and professional liability insurance, microspikes when needed, Alistrati cave entrance.
Not included: the optional Chionotrypa descent (€55).
Bring waterproof hiking boots, layered thermal clothing, waterproof jacket and overtrousers, hat, gloves, buff and gaiters, a 25-35 L daypack, poles with snow baskets, thermos, sunglasses, sunscreen and a headlamp.
Booking with a €120 deposit; early-booking places go by order of deposit (the page header says 12 first places, the price section says 10).
Cancellation: full refund less non-refundable third-party costs up to 10 December 2026; the €120 deposit is kept for cancellations 11-20 December; no refund from 21 December.
Contact: info@pezoporistas.gr, +30 697 417 0003.
