Pre-Christmas winter weekend in Tzoumerka with two hikes and a night at the Melissourgoi mountain refuge. Saturday 12 December: early departure from Athens by coach across mountainous Epirus; first hike from Agia Paraskevi on mountain paths through fir forest to the impressive Kefalovryso waterfall, then on through the forest to the Melissourgoi refuge, where the route ends; evening at the refuge with traditional food and tsipouro. Sunday 13 December: after breakfast, a traverse from Kouiasa, with running water, small waterfalls and stone bridges, up the old paths to Syrrako, built amphitheatrically on the slopes of Lakmos, then down into the Chrousias gorge and up to Kalarrytes along the historic path linking the two villages; time for a walk in Kalarrytes and lunch at a village tavern, arrival in Athens around 23:00. Included: transport for the whole weekend, one night at the Melissourgoi refuge, mountain guides, group first-aid kit, civil and professional liability insurance, high-resolution photos by email after the trip. Bring waterproof hiking boots, waterproof and windproof jacket (ideally overtrousers), thermal layers, fleece, warm jacket, hat and gloves, a 20-30 L daypack with rain cover, 1-1.5 L of water and snacks, poles, a headlamp, spare clothes and socks, slippers, towel and a sheet or sleeping bag for the refuge. Extra winter gear is set by the guides according to conditions; with ice, snow or bad weather the programme may change. Booking through the form on the organizer's page; places are limited and go by order of booking. A €70 deposit is due within 5 days of booking; the balance is paid on the coach on the day of departure. Cancellation: the deposit is fully refunded up to 30 November 2026, kept after that. Contact: info@pezoporistas.gr, +30 697 417 0003.