When one associates Greece with a color, blue immediately comes to mind. But Greece is also green, and a beautiful green, natural, deep and wild. It is this mountainous Greece at the foot of Mount Chelmos, that I propose to share with you in this article.
Wild and virgin valleys
By surveying the mountainous massifs surrounding the Mount Chelmos .You will quickly be immersed in this raw and rustic nature covered with softwood forests. The valleys that cross this massif are deep, crossed by tortuous roads. Less than 3 hours from Athens, the contrast is striking.
After passing the Corinthian canal and skirting the gulf, you dive into the mountains at Egira if you go to the village of Zarouchla or at Diakopto if you go to Kalavrita. From these two villages you can easily reach the summit of Mount Chelmos. Here, there are few trees, rather shrubs that punctuate a landscape where herds of goats graze. It is in this splendid site that the ski resort was established.
What to do around Mount Chelmos?
If you like mountains, you will be seduced by the many possibilities that this unknown region of Greece offers. It is of course a perfect place for outdoor activities (hiking, mountain biking, skiing, trekking…) but also for visiting villages, monasteries and caves.
To know everything about what to do around Mount Chelmos, follow the link.
How to reach Mount Chelmos?
- By road: From Athens, take the highway from Patras to Diakoptos or Egira. Then follow the small valley roads. Beware, they spin a lot and heartache is common.
- By train: There is a beautiful little train that you can take in Diakoptos. It passes through the valley, through tunnels, stopping at several small stations. It takes a little over an hour to get from Diakoptos to Kalavrita. To book your ticket, go to the Trainose website.
Where to stay near Mount Chelmos?
As far as accommodation is concerned, you can sleep in Kalavrita (a little more than 30mn drive). This is where you will have the largest choice of hotels. There is also accommodation in Egira or Diakopto. On Booking, you will found hotels but you can also rent a house or a guest house! There are many cottages or traditional houses in the area.
Sophie B.
Updated July 10, 2024
