The Gold Book of Evritania | Page 72

ACTIVITIES River Trekking / Climbing Ιππασία | Horse riding ESCAPE WITH… ACTION Of course, the first and best among the sports that one can do in Evrytania is Winter Skiing. But, beyond skiing, in Evrytania you can also do the following: 1. Trekking in the region of Agrafa, in Chelidona, Kaliakouda and Krenti. Trekking is walking in paths and routs on the mountain, accompanied by professional guides. All the necessary equipment is provided by the region’s alternative tourism companies. 2. River Trekking in Pantavrechi, a monument of world natural heritance. It is trekking on the banks and in some spots inside the rivers. These trekkings take place in the summer months and they don’t require previous experience. 3. River kayak in Acheloos, Tavropos and Trikeriotis. This is descending a river with a kayak, accompanied by a professional guide. 4. Rafting in the same rivers. Rafting is descending a river with inflatable boats. The 72 crew consists of 6-8 rowers and a professional river guide. 5. Monoraft. This is descending a river with one-person inflatable boats. A professional river guide accompanies 5-6 boats. In order to join monoraft descents you must have experience in rafting descents. 6. Canoe-Kayak in Kremaston Lake. This is touring the lake by two-person canoe-cayak, accompanied by a professional guide. You don’t need to have previous experience. 7. Canyoning in the canyons of Viniani and Vothonas. Canyioning is crossing canyons, using the appropriate abseiling equipment in vertical waterfalls. 8. Jeep safari in Agrafa and in Trikeriotis river. There are also professional guides. 9. Horse riding near Koryschades village, with trained horses that follow predetermined forest routes, accompanied by professional trainers.