2-Day Ski Mountaineering and Splitboard Tour - Gomara & Smolikas

2-Day Ski Mountaineering and Splitboard Tour - Gomara & Smolikas

The tour will take place in an area renowned for alpine touring and splitboarding, featuring incredible slopes for off-piste riding

ACTIVE PERIOD
8-9 February 2025
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
4
DURATION
2 days
NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
4
2-Day Ski Mountaineering and Splitboard Tour - Gomara & Smolikas
Price from €190
PRICE FROM € 190 - DECLARE INTEREST

Overview

A Unique Two-Day Adventure in the Gomara and Smolikas Region You Can’t Miss!

Trekking Hellas Mt. Olympus, in collaboration with Certified Mountain Guide (HMGA) Akis Parousis, organizes a 2-Day Ski Mountaineering and Splitboard Tour in the Smolikas and Gomara region!

The tour will take place in an area renowned for off-piste skiing and snowboarding, surrounded by breathtaking forests of beech, black pine, and ancient Bosnian pines. The gentle slopes and absence of avalanches make it the ideal terrain for a ski touring and splitboarding camp.

Who is it for?

The tour is designed for skiers and snowboarders with advanced riding skills (comfortable on red runs, controlled descents on black runs) and excellent physical fitness, who already understand the basic use and movement with ski touring and splitboarding equipment. It’s perfect for those looking to expand their knowledge while exploring the natural beauty of Smolikas and Gomara—a region full of natural lines and a paradise for ski touring and splitboarding.

What the Two Days Will Include:

  • Movement in the field and selection of descent lines
  • Snow quality analysis
Day 1
Smeo 2000m-Hotzas 2600m-Megali Gourna 2400m-Christaki
Day 2
KEOAX -Agios Antonios 2820m

Activities / Schedule

Saturday 8 February 2025

  • 09:00 AM: Meeting at Chalet Robolo, located at the Vasilitsa Ski Center, opposite the Elimeia drag lift. Participants will meet, and equipment will be checked. An introduction to splitboarding equipment (Splitboard, Skins, Poles) will take place, along with a safety briefing for mountain activities, including a demonstration of the transceiver (Sonta) and shovel.

  • 11:00 AM: Field activity begins. A warm-up session followed by the ascent to the Gomara peak. Participants will enjoy touring and riding in the vast backcountry terrain!

  • 3:00 PM: Descent from the peak of Gomara.

  • 4:30 PM: End of the day. Departure for Samarina (20 minutes), where participants will stay overnight at the Abellas Samarina guesthouse.

  • Evening: Free time for dinner and rest.

  • 6:30 PM: Briefing on Sunday’s program and group discussion.

Additional Details:

  • Distance: 6–7 km
  • Elevation gain: 500–700 m

Sunday 9 February 2025

  • 08:00 AM: Breakfast at the restaurant in Samarina.

  • 08:45 AM: Departure for the Smolikas and Mosia mountains.

  • 09:15 AM: Arrival at the parking area and start of the route toward the Smolikas region.

  • 1:30 PM: From the peak of Mosia, enjoy an exceptional descent spanning several kilometers, with high-quality snow and breathtaking scenery.

  • 3:30 PM: Return to the vehicles and end of the program.

Additional Details:

  • Distance: 12–14 km
  • Elevation gain: 800–1000 m

Important Info

In a glance

CURRENCY
euro (€)
TIMEZONE
UTC+02:00 (EET)

Highlights

  • The endless back country terrain of the area
  • The unique snow-powder quality of Pindos
  • The amazing view from the peaks

Guaranteed Fixed Departures 2025

  • 8-9 February 2025

Registration until Saturday 1 February

Price

190€/person

Participation requirements

  • Excellent physical condition
  • Knowledge of using and moving with splitboard and ski touring equipment
  • Good physical and mental health
  • Must be over 18 years old

CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION

Please note that the initial schedule may be adjusted depending on weather conditions, mountain conditions, and team dynamics.

The program leader and mountain guide reserve the right to modify parts of the program, always in consultation with the team, in the event of adverse weather conditions and with consideration for the safety of participants.

The route or part of it may be altered by the guide if sudden health issues arise among team members, or the program may be interrupted if a team member fails to adhere to safety rules set by the guide.

The routes described above take place in mountain and alpine environments, with a duration (ascent - descent) of up to 6 hours. Participants must have good health, sufficient fitness levels, and proficient skiing and snowboarding skills, particularly during winter conditions.

Equipment

In case you don't have any of the above materials, we can rent them to you.

2-Day Ski Mountaineering and Splitboard Tour - Gomara & Smolikas

The tour will take place in an area renowned for alpine touring and splitboarding, featuring incredible slopes for off-piste riding

Price from €190

DECLARE INTEREST

FAQs

What should I bring with me?

  • What is listed above in Equipment section

What's the meeting point & time?

Meeting Point: Chalet Robolo Vassilitsa Ski Center View on map

Time: 09.00 am

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