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Walk the Icemakers Path on Chortiatis for a 10 km, 500 m-gain day hike with hotel pickup from Thessaloniki. Reach Kolosourtis summit for sweeping views of the Thermaic Gulf and, on clear days, Mount Olympus.
Walk the Icemakers Path on Chortiatis for a 10 km, 500 m-gain day hike with hotel pickup from Thessaloniki. Reach Kolosourtis summit for sweeping views of the Thermaic Gulf and, on clear days, Mount Olympus.
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Operated by Trail Path · Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia
You step out of the shuttle in Chortiatis village, the city left like a low murmur behind you, and the forest climbs immediately—pine needles soft underfoot, a cool draft threading through beech and oak. The Icemakers Path begins like a story: stone steps, old storage pits, and the faint geometry of human labor carved into the mountain.
moderate.
4–5 hours.
Moderate fitness; able to sustain steady uphill walking for several hours and handle uneven terrain.
The route is about 10 km with approximately 500 m of elevation gain; most groups complete it in 4–5 hours. It’s rated moderate and the pace adapts to participants.
Yes—private transportation with hotel pickup is included in this tour's standard inclusions.
Yes; excursions can be customized for different fitness and experience levels, but notify guides of any limits when booking.
Bottled water and a light snack are usually included; the refuge offers coffee and additional snacks when open on weekends.
Local residents harvested and stored ice on Chortiatis to supply Thessaloniki before refrigeration; remnants of storage pits and paths remain along the route.
Stick to established trails to protect fragile understory and avoid collecting plants; the mountain is frequented by day hikers so pack out waste and minimize campfire use.
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