West zagori

Zagorochoria splits into several geographic areas. The northern section of the Vikos Gorge, known as West Zagori, is the most popular among trekkers visiting this region. Aristi is the center of action in West Zagori, some 5 minutes’ travel from the Voidomathis River in the Vikos Aoos valley, and 5 minutes’ travel from the village of Vikos, in the gorge’s western section. Travel some 25 minutes and you reach Papingo and Micro Papingo, with the Papingo Rock Pools. Trails to the Astraka peak begin in West Zagoria, as well as trails to the Gamila Mountain’s peak and the icy Drakolimni (Dragon) Lake. West Zagoria offers some 20 trails of varying levels of difficulty. This part of Zagoria can easily fill 2 to 3 days of your trip!


Vikos point view: The Vikos Canyon is the deepest narrow rock mall in the world according to the Guinness Book,  The view from the beautiful village of the same name, Vikos, is one of the most impressive sightings on its northern part of the Canyon,  On arrival, first drive towards the village of Aristi and from there continue on for signs to the village of Vikos

The Voidomatis springs are located at the base of the Vikos Canyon in the northern part of Vikos canyon , to reach them requires an hour-long descent route and an hour and a half to rise (hard)

Voidomatis bridge: The Voidomatis River is considered to be the clearest river in Europe, the  Voidomatis Bridge is between Aristi and Papigo, From this point you can also walk along the river (easy) to both the western part and the eastern part of the channel. To get to the starting point (bridge) go from Aristi towards Papigo and the first bridge you cross is the  Voidomatis Bridge

Rogovo pools: A flowing river that for millions of years has carved a spectacular rock form that the springs of the springs flow through it all through the seasons,  On arrival, continue after the village of Papigo towards the village of Micro Papigo and see the makeshift parking lot and signage on the way

Papigo & Mikro Papigo: The beautiful Papigo and Micro Papigo villages are definitely worth a visit and sit under the impressive Astraka mountain, which also has a variety of hiking trails for more experienced travelers.

Aristi: It is the central village and the base for excursions in this area

Kleidonia and ice age path: The bridge over the Voidomatis River in Kleidonia is an impressive bridge with a magical view of the Vidomatis River,  In addition, from this point, a two-and-a-half-hour walk begins inside the gorge and along the clear river.