Camping Armada Summer Tour 2024 Vol.2
Six days and 1.400 km of riding, minding and sea dwelling through Macedonia, Greece and Albania.
Day-by-day route details
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Day 1
Skopje(MK) - Syrrako(GR)
9 September 2024Difficulty: ☆☆★★★Route details
Starting location: Makpetrol - Indust.
Destination: Syrrako, Greece
Riding distance: 473 km
Total travel time: 10-11h
Target arrival time: ~18:00
Elevation profile
Day 2
Syrrako(GR) - Camp Valtos, Parga(GR)
10 September 2024Difficulty: ☆☆☆★★Route details
Starting location: Syrrako, Greece
Destination: Camping Valtos, Parga(GR)
Riding distance: 257 km
Total travel time: 9-10h
Target arrival time: ~17:00
Elevation profile
Day 3 (rest day)
Camping Valtos, Parga(GR)
11 September 2024Difficulty: ☆☆☆☆★Day 4
Camping Valtos, Parga(GR) - Vlorë(AL)
12 September 2024Difficulty: ☆☆★★★Route details
Starting location: Camping Valtos, Parga(GR)
Destination: Vlorë(AL)
Riding distance: 268 km
Total travel time: 9-10h
Target arrival time: ~20:00
Elevation profile
Day 5
Vlorë(AL) - Ohrid(MK)
13 September 2024
Difficulty: ☆☆☆★★
Day 6
Ohrid(MK) - Skopje(MK)
14 September 2024
Difficulty: ☆☆☆★★
Route details
Starting location: Ohrid(MK)
Destination: Skopje(MK)
Riding distance: 268 km
Total travel time: 9-10h
Target arrival time: ~20:00
Elevation profile
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Places along the way
Learn more about the places along the route. There is a video which allows you to experience the locations as well as short introductions.
Vigla Pisoderi ski resort
Mount Verno, Greece
The ski center is located on Mount Verno, and currently has five lifts and ten trails, with total slopes length of 13 km. It is one of the oldest ski resorts in operation since its first sliding lift was installed in 1967. Vigla also has one of the most beautiful chalets in the Greek mountains.
The summit of the resort is 1939m above sea level, with a total vertical drop about 420m. The resort has a view of the Lake Prespa, on the border between Greece, Albania and North Macedonia.
Mparos pass
Tzoumerika, Greece
The pass is located on the boundary between Epirus and Thessaly. It has been used for centuries as a transit corridor through the Pindos Mountains. Up until 1912, the Greek-Turkish border ran right across this pass.The pass is 24.4 km (15.16 miles) long.
The road to the summit is very challenging, with turns, hairpin turns, without guardrails in parts, and very steep, reaching an 18% maximum gradient through some of the ramps. It has narrow parts with dangerous drop-offs.
Kipinas Monastery
Epirus, Greece
Perched above the Kalarytikos River in Greece’s Tzoumerka mountains, the Monastery of Kipina was founded in the 13th century by monks from Vyliza Monastery who ingeniously bridged a ravine to reach a cave in a vertical cliff.
Built for protection against raids, the monastery features a high wall, a durable door, and a retractable wooden bridge. It also served as a refuge during the Turkish Occupation and is now admired for its cave adorned with stalactites and its rock-carved church.
Syrrako
Epirus, Greece
Syrrako is built on the slopes of Mount Peristeri (Lakmos) in the Pindus, offering natural shelter and security. Syrrako is separated from its twin village Kalarrytes by the deep ravine of the river Chroussias, a tributary of the Arachthos.
Syrrako was inhabited before the 15th century (possibly in the 11th century) by Aromanians (Vlachs).
Monodendri
Epirus, Greece
Monodendri is built at a height of 1,060 meters (3,480 ft) and retains much of the traditional stone-built architecture.
The name "Monodendri" (meaning "lonely tree" or "single tree") came into use only in the beginning of the 19th century. Its origin is in a very large tree, whose remains still existed in 1910. The village was previously considered a neighbourhood of Vitsa.[2]
Viewpoint Oxya
Epirus, Greece
A few kilometers outside the village of Monodendri, there is a place with a unique view to the Vikos Gorge: the Oxya Viewpoint.
The short route to there, starts at the end of the road that comes from Monodendri. A protective stone wall has been constructed at this point. The view of the ravine is inconceivable. There is also a path that starts from the Monodendri village and ends at Oxya.
Acheron Springs
Preveza, Greece
Gates of Hades is a narrow part of the canyon formed by the Acheron river in the region of Epirus, in northwestern Greece. The river was believed to serve as the gates to the underworld in Ancient Greek religion.
The best way to get to the Acheron River is by car. Head towards the village of Gliki and leave the car in the parking lot. It’s about 10-minute walk in the forest to the springs and from there you can travel up the river as far as you like. As you walk further up, the path becomes wet so be equipped with waterproof bags and make sure you wear water shoes.
Camping Valtos
Parga, Greece
The campsite is located on the largest beach of Parga, in Valtos. Just 100 meters from the sea and 2 km from the center of Parga (by road) or 10 minutes walk (along the beach).
Inside the campsite you will find places with shade of wild mulberries and olives. Facilities include toilets, indoor and outdoor showers with hot tubs throughout the day, dishwashers, refrigerators, freezers, and washing machines.
In the area of the complex there is a fully equipped mini-market and a restaurant – cafe bar.
Kalama river dam
Epirus, Greece
The Thyamis, also known as Glykys or Kalamas is a river in the Epirus region of Greece. It flows into the Ionian Sea. It is 115 km (71 mi) long, and its drainage area is about 1,800 km2 (690 sq mi), over 99% of which on Greek territory. The names of the Chameria region (Tsamouria in Greek), as well as the Chams, derive from the river's name.
The source of the river is near the village Kalpaki, in the northwestern part of the Ioannina regional unit. Thyamis forms a river delta where it empties in the Ionian Sea, north of Igoumenitsa.
Prep checklists
Detailed checklists, organized in categories, to help you prepare for the tour.
Camping equipment
Tent
Sleeping bags x 2
Inflatable mattress
Mattress bag
Mattress sheet
Pillows x 2
Pillow cover x 2
Hammock
Chairs
Table
Air compressor Parkside
Tin cups x 2
Rubber hammer
Clothes line
Camp light
Pocket knife
Spare batteries
Motorcycle
Toolset
Multitool
Tyre repair kit
First aid kit
Air compressor Xiaomi
Tapes kit
Head lamp
Charger
Helmet lock
Helmet cleaning wipes
Microfiber towels
Windshield cleaner
Bike cover
Disposable gloves
Bungee cords
Whistle
Helmet bag
Jumper cables
Documents
Credit card
Cash
ID
Driving license
Passport
Registration
Green card insurance
International driving license
Mtag
Travel insurance
Card wrist pouch
Rider equipment
Helmet
Balaclava x 2
Cool vest
Jacket + water proof layer
Pants + waterproof layer
Rain suit
Midlayer
Gloves
Base layer gloves
Base layer
Bandana
Boots
Knee high socks x 3
Breathable underwear x 3
Ear plugs
Reflective vest
Clothes and hygiene
Sweatpants x 1
Sweatshirt x 1
Rain jacket
Tshirt x 3
Socks x 3
Flip flops
Swimming pants
Microfiber towel x 2
Pajamas
Vanity set
Wool cap
Safari hat
Sneakers
Detergent
Electronics
Bluetooth speaker
GoPro with accessories
Charger
Iphone charging cable
Micro USB charging cable
USB-C charging cable
Garmin charging cable
Power bank
Cardo
Headphones
Storage and packing
Side panniers
Top case
Crash bar bags
Tank bag 20L
Inner bags x 2
Dry bags x 2
Various
Garbage bags
Small cleaning brush/broom
Zip lock bags
Large first aid kit
Thermos
Sun glasses with case
Axe
Visor cleaning cloth
Sunscreen
Insect repellant
Toilet paper
Spare dry bag
Fire extinguisher
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