Photo: Milan Seitler ↗THE JOURNEY IN DETAIL
Pine trails above the Mediterranean.
The Troodos massif sits at the heart of Cyprus, topped by Mount Olympus (1,952 m) and threaded with pine forest and signed nature trails such as Artemis, Atalanti and Caledonia. In March there is still snow on the summit while the coast is at 20 °C; November brings a warm, dry autumn. A gentle camp for those new to trail or coming out of winter.
- The Atalanti loop around Olympus at 1,700 m
- The Caledonia trail to the falls through the Kryos gorge
- The wine villages of Omodos and Koilani
- The sea at Limassol, 40 minutes from the mountains
With old friends or new ones
Join a group or arrange a separate departure for your own team. Before travelling, we get to know each other, discuss everyone's experience and find suitable dates. You can also prepare together.
DAY BY DAY
Your daily itinerary.
A provisional itinerary. Weather, group readiness and local conditions may change the order and length of the stages.
- DAY 1 · 6 km, 250 m of climbing
Platres and first trails
We meet in Limassol and drive up to Platres at 1,100 m. Warm-up on the Millomeris trail to the waterfall. Introductions and the week’s plan in the evening.
Overnight: Hotel in Platres - DAY 2 · 12 km, 650 m of climbing
Caledonia and the Kryos
We run up the Caledonia trail along the Kryos river to the falls and on to Troodos Square at 1,750 m. Wet roots, footbridges and steps — technique at a gentle pace.
Overnight: Hotel in Platres - DAY 3 · 15 km, 500 m of climbing
Artemis around Olympus
The Artemis loop (7 km) at 1,850 m and the short climb to Mount Olympus (1,952 m), the top of Cyprus. Then the Persephone trail to a viewpoint over the south coast.
Overnight: Hotel in Platres - DAY 4 · 7 km, easy
Recovery and wine
An easy run on village lanes, a strength session and stretching. In the afternoon, Omodos: the monastery and a winery.
Overnight: Hotel in Platres - DAY 5 · 26 km, 900 m of climbing
The long run: Atalanti and down to Platres
The Atalanti loop (14 km) at 1,700 m followed by the forest-road descent through Pano Platres. Fuelling and even pacing on a long day.
Overnight: Hotel in Platres - DAY 6 · 5 km, easy
Down to the sea
A morning cool-down, drive to Limassol, a swim and a debrief. Airport transfer.
Overnight: —
Included in the estimated price
Five nights in a hotel in Platres
Half board
Coaching with Ivan
A local guide on the forest trails
Minivan transfers
Airport transfer from Larnaca or Paphos
Not included in the price
Flights to the meeting point
Personal travel insurance and visas
Personal equipment
Single-room supplements and personal expenses
Lunches
Winery tasting
Single supplement
YOUR PREPARATION
Arrive ready for the route.
Regular running of 30 km a week is enough; mountain experience is not required. Ivan builds the week from short technical sessions towards the long run and keeps the load rising gradually.
Prepare with IvanROUTE QUESTIONS
BEFORE WE MEET ON THE TRAIL
What to prepare in advance
- Trail shoes already tested in training
- A running vest, soft flasks and rain protection
- Layers for changing weather and familiar trail food
- Poles, if suitable for the route and you know how to use them
Once we choose a date, we agree on the equipment list, meeting point and transfer time. Please wait until the programme is confirmed before booking flights.