Mount Vrachinos Hike

Itinerary description

Starting outside the mountain village of Exo Chora (Έξω Χώρα) we head up into the hills along a mix of dirt tracks and olive groves.
The start of the hike is all up hill as we head to the highest point on Zakynthos, its not a difficult climb to the top but it can be a bit of a slog due to there not being much shade from the sun.
Once we reach the top you will have uninterrupted views of Zakynthos and on a good clear day you will see our neighboring island of Kefalonia.
After a brief stop at the top we head back down along the trails where wild strawberries grow along the side of the trails back to the starting point.

USEFUL INFO

• Minimum number of participants: 4

• Maximum number of participants: 20

• Best time of year: Year round except from July 1st to September 1st (due to high temperatures)

• Meeting point: see map

• What to bring: sunscreen, water, sun hat, snacks

• Transfer on request: € -- North of the Island and € -- South of the island per person return

• Meeting time is 15 min prior to the scheduled departure time. The balance must be paid prior to departure (Paypal, Credit/debit card or cash).

• Participants will be asked to sign a waiver of responsibility and a declaration that they are in good health prior to departure. Open to kids aged 12 and up only if accompanied by an adult.

REGULATIONS

• Comply with the established departure time and programme, and with any changes made by the guide;
• Participate in the excursion in good psychological and physical condition, with appropriate clothing and equipment. If you have any doubts, discuss them with your guide before the day of the excursion;
• Behave in a disciplined way during the excursion, demonstrating respect for other people and for private property and following your guide’s instructions;
• Follow the established route, without becoming separated from or leaving the group, and without walking ahead of the guide;
• Collaborate with your guide to ensure the success of the excursion and comply with his or her decisions, especially if difficulties arise (in the environmental conditions and/or among the participants); inform the guide of any problems that may emerge during the activity, especially in relation to your psychological and physical condition and equipment;
• Do not pick protected plant or flower species and follow the guide’s instructions at all times;
• Carry your garbage until you come to a bin for proper disposal.

Every participant is personally responsible for any behaviour resulting in a risk to him/herself or to others, particularly if he or she takes personal initiatives against the guide’s opinion.

Photography and filming
Photographs and/or videos will be taken during the excursion which may appear on web sites in the public domain used by the organisers for the promotion of their initiatives. By participating in the excursion, you agreed to publication of this material.

Mobile telephones
Participants are asked to keep their mobile telephones turned off. If this is not possible, they should at least be kept in silent mode. If you need to make a telephone call, please notify the guide and then leave the group, while remaining in the guide’s sight.

Recording of GPS tracks
GPS devices may be used during excursions for the purposes of orientation, but participants agree not to make any GPS tracks they may record available to the public.

LEGEND OF DIFFICULTY
– easy: for everyone (including minors over the age of 12 accompanied by an adult)
– moderate: requiring at least some training (minors over the age of 14 accompanied by an adult)
– hard: requiring a fair amount of training (minors over the age of 16 accompanied by an adult)
– hard +: requiring considerable training (minors over the age of 16 accompanied by an adult)