The Corfu Mountaineering Club invites its members to a three-day excursion to Mount Parnassus, one of Greece’s most impressive mountain ranges. The trip, scheduled from December 12 to 14, 2025, promises an unforgettable experience with demanding hikes and stunning natural beauty.
Excursion Overview
Mount Parnassus extends across the prefectures of Viotia, Fthiotida, and Fokida, boasting the seventh highest peak in Greece, Liakoura, at 2,457 meters. According to myth, Parnassus, son of Poseidon, founded a city on the mountain, whose inhabitants were saved from Deucalion’s flood by following wolves to the peak, where they built Lykoreia. Today’s peak name, Liakoura, is believed to be a corruption of this ancient name.
The excursion leader is Athina Gkoura.
Detailed Itinerary
December 12, 2025 – Day 1: Travel to Polydrosos
- 12:15 PM: Gather at the ticket offices in Corfu Port.
- 1:00 PM: Departure by ferry to Igoumenitsa.
- Afternoon: Transfer by chartered bus to Polydrosos, Fokida (altitude 380m), where participants will stay overnight.
- Evening: Free time.
December 13, 2025 – Day 2: Liakoura Peak Ascent or Alternative Hike
Option 1: Liakoura Peak Ascent (Demanding)
- 7:00 AM: Breakfast.
- 8:00 AM: Departure for the starting point.
- Starting Point: Parnassus Ski Center, Fterolakka (altitude 1800m).
- Route: Head south, following a dirt road initially, then trails and beautiful alpine meadows.
- Highlights: Breathtaking views of the Euboean and Corinthian Gulfs, as well as the imposing peaks of Gkiona, Vardousia, Oiti, and Kallidromo from the summit.
- Altitude Difference: ~1100m.
- Distance: ~15km.
- Hiking Hours: ~5-6 hours (depending on weather and terrain).
- Difficulty: 4 (on a scale of 1-5).
Option 2: Alternative Hiking Route (Agoriani – Polydrosos)
This alternative route is available depending on weather conditions and terrain status.
- Starting Point: Agoriani (Eptalofos) village square.
- Route: Diverse landscape with dense forests (fir, black pine, cedar, wild apple trees, many mushrooms) and meadows offering impressive views of mountain peaks and plains, abysses (Agoriani and Drakokarkaro), and wells (Avgeri and Kousoula).
- End Point: Springs of Kifissos (known as Agia Eleousa, 300m long, 3m deep), and foundations of an ancient temple dedicated to the Kifissos River.
- Distance: ~15km.
- Hiking Hours: ~5 hours.
- Altitude Difference: ~500m.
- Difficulty: +2.
December 14, 2025 – Day 3: Polydrosos – Ano Polydrosos Hike & Return to Corfu
- 8:00 AM: Breakfast.
- 9:00 AM: Departure for the hike.
- Starting Point: Polydrosos square.
- Route: Ascend towards the village exit, leaving the asphalt road and moving onto a pine forest and low-vegetation path. This section is part of the “Ypsomeno Pefko” cultural path, an ancient mule track leading to the peaks of Parnassus.
- Evening: Return to Corfu by the 9:00 PM ferry.
Required Equipment
- Hiking boots
- Mountaineering backpack
- Water (1.5 – 2 liters)
- Snacks
- Hiking poles
- Jacket, waterproof, windproof, fleece
- Appropriate clothing for the season and region
- Personal first-aid kit
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses, hat, beanie, gloves
Participation Cost
The cost includes ferry tickets, bus transportation, and two nights’ accommodation with breakfast.
- Single Room: 210 EUR per person
- Double Room: 190 EUR per person
- Triple Room: 175 EUR per person
- Quadruple Room: 160 EUR per person
Important: This excursion is exclusively for registered and financially up-to-date members of the Corfu Mountaineering Club (or other mountaineering clubs).
Registration
Registrations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis at the Club’s offices (M. Methodiou 14, within the stoa) on December 3, 5, and 10, 2025, between 7:00 PM and 9:00 PM, with full payment of the amount due.
Please note: Reservations via email, messages, or social media are not accepted.
Membership Information
Those wishing to become members of the Corfu Mountaineering Club can complete the relevant application and responsible declaration, and pay the annual subscription fee:
- Regular Members: 15 EUR
- Couples (second member): 10 EUR
- Students: 10 EUR
Contact Information
For more information, please call the Club’s phone numbers:
- Club Phone: 6980944576
- Athina Gkoura: 6985941551
Attention: The Club’s phone is open ONLY during office hours when registrations are accepted.
Source: https://www.sindetiras.gr/event/triimeri-ekdromi-ston-parnasso-me-ton-pezoporiko-oreivatiko-syllogo-kerkyras/
