Stage 5
The Secret Paths of Pelion

Mount Pelion

Today, you journey to the third and final part of The Sacred Trilogy: Mount Pelion, a land steeped in mythology and untouched natural beauty. According to ancient Greek legend, Pelion was the homeland of the wise Centaur Chiron, teacher of heroes such as Achilles, Jason, and Asclepius — the birthplace of knowledge, healing, and heroic virtue.

Far from the usual tourist routes, Pelion is one of Greece’s best-kept secrets — a place where lush green mountains plunge into the Aegean Sea, where time slows down and tradition lives quietly in stone villages and ancient footpaths. It offers a rare and enchanting blend of mountain and sea, of wild forest and peaceful coastline.

To introduce this mythical land, you will take on a gentle exploration run through the main villages of western Pelion, following comfortable dirt tracks and soft, flowing trails. This is not a stage of intensity, but one of admiration and immersion — a chance to absorb the atmosphere, breathe the forest air, and feel the magic of this hidden corner of Greece.

Today is about transition — into a new terrain, a new mythology, and a final chapter that promises both beauty and meaning.

Distance

26 KM
16.15 Miles

Ascent

1185 M
3887 ft

Descent

-1181 M
-3874 ft
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