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Walks in the Troodos Mountains

Walks in the Troodos Mountains
8 Days from
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£ 929 £ 1,359
Walking & Trekking
Ways to Travel :
Self-Guided Holidays
Activity :
Walking & Trekking
Activity Level :
2 out of 7 - Leisurely / Moderate You are reasonably fit, enjoy the outdoors and are looking for some exercise. Some previous experience is preferable for activity based trips.
Ages :
12+
Trip Code :
W07CY
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This week-long linear self-guided walk through the Troodos Mountains of Cyprus takes in some spectacular views, national trails and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

The first few walks are based from the quaint mountain village of Kakopetria with its narrow, cobbled streets and the nearby 11th century painted church, Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis, one of ten that make up a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Painted Churches in the Troodos Region.

The first few walks are based from the quaint mountain village of Kakopetria with its narrow, cobbled streets and the nearby 11th century painted church, Agios Nikolaos tis Stegis, one of ten that make up a UNESCO World Heritage Site of Painted Churches in the Troodos Region. Enjoy fabulous views across the Solea and Marathasa valleys to the sea as well as the northern slope of Mount Olympus - the highest point in Cyprus and home to both a long range British radar installation and a ski resort in winter.

The walking continues along sections of the Mnimata Piskopon (Monuments of the Archbishops) trail, the Atalanti trail (one of Cyprus's highest elevation trails) and the Persephone trail as you make your way, uphill, from Kakopetria to Troodos Square and then on, downhill, to Pano Platres. With some spectacular views across the island towards Limassol and a visit to the Caledonia Waterfall, so named as it reminded a Scottish expedition to the region, back in 1878, of parts of the highlands. The week finishes with a walk through forest and vineyards to the picturesque, stone-built village of Omodos in the Krassochoria (wine villages) region of Limassol.

 

Highlights

  • Walk along sections of the Atalanti and Persephone Trails offering panoramic views of different parts of the island, including Mount Olympus
  • Visit the Caledonia Waterfall as well as UNESCO World Heritage churches, traditional villages and unique rock formations
  • Some walks have longer or harder options, giving walkers a choice to do an average of 10km or 16.5km each day

Key Information

  • 7 nights in 3 and 4 star hotels, all rooms en suite
  • 6 days of walking - longer/shorter options most days
  • Luggage transfers
  • Walking transfer on day 7
  • GPS Navigation App
  • Countries visited: The Republic of Cyprus

What's Included

  • All buffet breakfasts
  • All accommodation (see accommodation section)
  • Walking transfer on day 7
  • GPS Navigation App

What's Not Included

  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request - compulsory supplement)
  • Solo traveller supplement (where only one person is travelling on a departure date)
  • Visas or vaccinations
  • Travel to the start and from the end point

6 Days of Walking & Trekking

Terrain:

Most of the footpaths on this trip are uneven terrain with gravel and stones and with some being quite narrow. Some of the paths are on hillsides and ridges.

Day 2

11 km / 6.8 miles

Day 3

8 km / 5 miles

Day 4

13 km / 8.1 miles

Day 5

8 km / 5 miles

Day 6

11 km / 6.8 miles

Day 7

11 km / 6.8 miles

People, Places & Planet

We work hard to create trips which improve life for the people and places we visit and look after the planet we explore. Find out more about our sustainable travel ethos and practice here, and find out about the work of the Exodus Travels Foundation here.

Some sustainable travel highlights of this trip include:

People

How this trip helps improve life for local communities.

  • This trip brings income and opportunity to the destination community through the inclusion of locally-owned hotels, restaurants, transfer companies and places of local interest, as well as the emphasis on eating locally produced food and support of other local enterprise.
  • This trip helps bring income and opportunity to destination communities particularly during low and shoulder seasons, when traditionally tourism income would decrease.
  • Exploration on foot highlights the combination of culture and natural heritage in the Troodos region of Cyprus. The local communities and villagers in these regions can play a role as the guardians of nature and the cultural heritage of Cyprus, which necessitates that they earn enough income to sustain their presence in this area.Some of the routes pass very near family-owned wineries (close to Omodos village as well as to Mandria village and Kato Platres village). The route also passes through a number of traditional villages, most notably Omodos, where many family-owned little shops are found, selling largely locally produced goods, including traditional food products, glass artefacts etc.
  • The provision of local information in customer documentation means our customers will be well informed about local traditions, and cultural and social sensitivities.

Places

How this trip helps protect and conserve local landscapes and nature.

  • Read about our commitment to nature protection and restoration here, including our rewilding commitment for every customer who travels.
  • By travelling independently or in a small group, you ‘tread lightly’ minimising your trip’s impact on local resources and the environment.
  • This trip visits the Troodos Forest National Parkwhich helps incentivise and fund continued conservation efforts.
  • Stretches of the route pass through vineyards and orchards that have been cultivated in Cyprus for thousands of years. The Troodos mountains are rich in biodiversity. Out of the 150 or so endemic plant species found in Cyprus, most are only found in the Troodos mountains (or in the Akamas Peninsula). The Troodos mountains (especially Paphos Forest, but as time goes by also the forest further east) are home to the endemic Cyprus mouflon (a type of wild sheep). The trip itinerary stays off the beaten track in the Troodos mountains area with its small villages thus helping to minimise degradation caused by over-tourism.
  • We work with our partners on the ground to proactively eliminate or reduce waste.
  • Our trips adhere to ABTA’s industry-leading animal welfare guidelines to ensure the best possible practices with regard to working animals and wildlife viewing. Our animal welfare policy can be found here.

 Planet

How we seek to keep the carbon footprint of this trip low.

  • Read about our climate action here, including our carbon reduction and compensation commitments.
  • We seek to minimise the carbon footprint in the following ways:
    • Favouring smaller, locally-run accommodation and eco-hotels, versus big hotel chains which have a bigger impact on the surrounding environments.
    • The majority of accommodation and restaurants in the itinerary use locally-sourced food which has not been transported long distances.
    • Vegetarian options are available at the majority of accommodation and restaurants.
  • The local operator has been involved in designing and implementing a reforestation effort (on a 7.2 hectare family-owned plot, with mostly wild olives and hawthorn). They are planning to develop this into an agrotouristic/ecotouristic project where visitors would be able to cultivate a number of indigenous trees and explore the cultural and natural attractions in the area (in the Xeros Potamos Valley). The goal is for this venture to be a good example of the use of private rural land in Cyprus and abroad. 

 Tips for sustainable travel on this trip

  • Leave no trace: We do all we can to ensure we leave no rubbish behind in the wild and beautiful places we visit; we ask that you do the same. If there are no recycling facilities in-country, we’d ask you to consider bringing recyclable materials home with you.
  • Plastic waste reduction: Please bring your own re-usable water bottle on this trip rather than buying single-use plastic bottles.
  • Cultural respect: for anyone visiting the UNESCO painted churches it’s worth taking something with you to cover your shoulders