What to do · Delphi
The ancient path from Delphi to Chrisso through olive groves
Information
- Duration
- 1 h 30
- Season
- October – May; in summer only first thing
- Who it's for
- With good footwear; continuous descent
- With a dog
- On a lead; not allowed in the archaeological site
The route
Before the road, Delphi was reached on foot from the Gulf of Corinth. Part of that path is still there: a cobbled path that descends from the village of Delphi along the slope of the Pleistos valley to the village of Chrisso, with the Amfissa olive grove, one of the largest in Greece, stretching to the sea. You reach Chrisso in an hour and a half of descent; from there, the path continues among olive trees towards Kirra and Itea, on the coast.
How to do it
On your own, go down to Chrisso and come back by taxi or on the bus that goes up from Itea to Delphi: confirm timetables in the village. With an agency, Trekking Hellas sells a four-day self-guided trail that descends from Parnassus to Itea, with nights at Arachova and Delphi, from mid-April to 1 November.
When
It is a descent in the sun. From October to May it is pleasant at any hour; in summer set out early and carry plenty of water.
Tips
- Mind your knees It is a continuous descent on stone: walking poles if you use them.
- Plan the return Do not start without knowing how you will get up from Chrisso to Delphi.
With teenagersWith a dog
Who runs it
- Trekking HellasDelphi Trail in 4 Days, from Parnassus to Itea (Self-Guided) Visit their website
