Valia Calda & Zagori e-MTB Expedition

Leave the coast behind and travel deep into the mountains of Pindus toward the stone-built village of Metsovo. Discover a town shaped by Vlach traditions, mountain culture, and alpine landscapes, where wooden balconies and cobbled lanes overlook forested peaks.

Settle into your guesthouse before meeting your bike and setting off on your first ride along the legendary Ursa Trail. Pedal through mountain scenery once crossed by shepherds and traders, circling above Metsovo with sweeping views of valleys, forests, and distant summits.

End the day in a traditional tavern and taste the rich flavors of the region. Relax into the slower rhythm of mountain life as the adventure truly begins.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight Stay: Metsovo
• Cycling Details: 13.5 km / 2 hrs / Ascent 558 m / Descent 558 m

Leave Metsovo behind and ride toward the shimmering waters of Aoos Springs Lake, Greece’s largest high-altitude lake surrounded by dense mountain forests. Follow quiet lakeside roads and breathe in the crisp alpine air as the landscape opens into wide panoramic views.

Pause for a picnic beside the water and taste local specialties in one of the most remote corners of the Pindus Mountains. Continue deeper into the wilderness of Valia Calda National Park, climbing through fir and beech forests toward the slopes of Chuka Rosa.

Descend into the secluded village of Vovousa, divided by the rushing Aoos River and connected by its beautiful 18th-century stone bridge. End the evening in a local tavern and settle into the peaceful rhythm of mountain village life.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight Stay: Vovousa
• Cycling Details: 47.5 km / 5 hrs / Ascent 960 m / Descent 1170 m

Set out from Vovousa and ride deep into the wild landscapes of Valia Calda, one of Greece’s most untouched mountain regions. Follow remote trails through alpine meadows, dense forests, and clear mountain streams flowing across the valley floor.

Pedal across landscapes once used by nomadic shepherds and discover traces of their seasonal mountain life hidden among the high pastures. Pause in the heart of the valley for a simple picnic lunch surrounded by silence, forests, and open skies.

Return to Vovousa in the afternoon and unwind beside the waters of the Aoos River. End the day with a traditional dinner and another peaceful evening in the mountains.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight Stay: Vovousa
• Cycling Details: 37.7 km / 4 hrs / Ascent 2002 m / Descent 2002 m

Leave the forests of Valia Calda behind and climb toward the dramatic landscapes of Morfa Pass, where mountain roads open onto sweeping views of the Pindus peaks. Ride through changing scenery as dense woodland gives way to high alpine panoramas and quiet valleys.

Stop in Gyftokampos, hidden among fir and robola pine forests, and step into the world of the nomadic Sarakatsani shepherds. Explore wooden huts, sheepfolds, and the open-air museum that preserves the traditions of mountain life once lived across these remote highlands.

Descend into the stone villages of Zagori and arrive in the beautiful village of Tsepelovo. Wander its cobbled alleys, admire grand stone mansions, and settle into the timeless atmosphere of one of northern Greece’s most enchanting mountain regions.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight Stay: Tsepelovo
• Cycling Details: 38.8 km / 5 hrs / Ascent 1399 m / Descent 1295 m

Leave Tsepelovo behind and follow quiet forest roads deeper into the heart of Zagori, a region where stone villages seem untouched by time. Pedal through the villages of Kipoi, Koukouli, and Dilofo, passing slate-roofed houses, hidden courtyards, and narrow cobbled lanes.

Cross some of Zagori’s most beautiful arched stone bridges, built centuries ago to connect isolated mountain communities across rivers and deep gorges. Pause along the route for lunch surrounded by forests, mountain streams, and the timeless atmosphere of northern Greece.

Arrive in Vitsa, perched high above the dramatic Vikos Gorge, one of the deepest canyons in the world. Gather beneath the old plane tree in the village square and celebrate the journey with a final traditional dinner in the mountains.

• Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Overnight Stay: Vitsa
• Cycling Details: 30.7 km / 4 hrs / Ascent 975 m / Descent 1100 m

Wake up in Vitsa and savor your final morning in the mountains with breakfast overlooking the timeless landscape of Zagori. Pause beneath the ancient plane tree in the village square and take in one last breath of crisp alpine air, letting the journey settle into memory.

Say goodbye to the stone villages and deep gorges as you travel back toward the coast. Sit back during your private transfer to Thessaloniki, watching forests and rivers slowly give way to the rhythm of the city.

Arrive in Thessaloniki by afternoon, carrying the spirit of the Bear’s Trail and the landscapes of northern Greece with you.

• Meals Included: Breakfast
• Overnight Stay: Thessaloniki
• Cycling Details: No cycling

Wake up in Thessaloniki and enjoy a calm final morning as the journey gently comes to an end. Take a last look at the city’s streets and waterfront, letting the memories of mountains, rivers, and stone villages settle in.

Prepare for departure and board your private transfer to Thessaloniki Airport (SKG). Reflect on the landscapes of Zagori, the climbs of Pindus, and the quiet rhythm of remote mountain life.

Leave Greece with a sense of connection to its wild northern heart, carrying stories that will stay long after the journey ends.

• Meals Included: Breakfast