Crete: from the White Mountains to the sea
Friday 16 – Sunday 25 October 2009 (Greece)
A new adventurous trekking, for experienced and trained walkers, according
to the “deep walking” style. In this island unique and perfect
for walking, the 7-day ring route starts and returns to Omalos. First
you will cross the “White Mountains” as high as their top,
Mount Pachnes (2.453 m), then you will take a long walk on the coast,
broken off by dives in the Libyan Sea, Agios Pavlos, Agia Roumeli as
far as Sougia and back across the mountains of the Omalos Plateau and
the top of Mount Gigilos. Cretan nature is unique; the scent of the
bush, the dizzy gorges, the agrimis – wild goats resembling chamois
– the history of a very old and unique civilization with a strong
magic symbology (spirals, labyrinths, bees). Lodging is foreseen with
landladies, but for 3 nights it is necessary to be equipped to sleep
in the open air. Typical local food is always very good, from the breakfast
with yoghourt and honey, Greek salads, tzatziki, etc. Besides the trekking,
we shall spend some time on the beach and visit the beautiful Arab-Venetian
town of Hania.
To make the journey more valuable, you will enjoy the experience of
meditative and self-conscious walking proposed by the guide, following
the traditions of Buddhist Zen and Toltec Shamanism. And, as usual in
all the “deep walking” trekking, you will be served vegetarian
food.
Highlights:
- Baths in the Libyan Sea
- A real mountain facing the sea
Technical Information:
- Difficulty:
- Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
- Nights: sleeping in hotel "agriturismo" farm holiday and in the open
- Wandering
- Walking hours: 7 – 8 per day
- Cuisine: Traditional
- Local food: lentil soup, Greek salad
- Price: € 280 (includes guide and insurance)
- Other expenses: € 380 (meals, accommodation and transportation)
- Flight cost: approx. € 380
- Guide: Luca Gianotti
NB: We advise to leave your mobile phone at home. If you really have to take it with you, please note that you will be allowed to turn it on only in the evening and in the morning before leaving. Never while walking.
Information and Registration:
Tel. +39 051 6264169 or segreteria@boscaglia.it
Booking is subject to avaibility (only 14 travellers):
call +39 051 6264169 or send an email to segreteria@boscaglia.it.
After avaibility is confirmed, please send a € 160 account.
If you are not a member yet, add € 20 for 2009 membership
fee.
Payment through bank transfer to Associazione La
Boscaglia, Banca Etica, IBAN: IT 75 K 05018 12100 000000116689
indicating your first name, family name and name of tour you have chosen.
