Vardousia, Mountain range in Central Greece Region, Greece
Vardousia is a mountain range in Central Greece with more than forty peaks exceeding 2,000 meters, topped by a summit reaching 2,495 meters. The range is crossed by marked trails that begin from nearby villages and villages and lead through forests and alpine meadows.
The range served as a natural stronghold during the Greek War of Independence in the early 1800s. Nearby villages suffered destruction during the Second World War, marking the landscape and memories of the region.
Villages like Artotina and Dichori scattered across the slopes keep their traditional ways of building and living. Walking through these settlements, you see how mountain communities have organized their homes and daily routines over time.
A mountain refuge provides accommodation and information, accessible via marked trails starting from the village square of Athanasios Diakos. Visitors should prepare for changing weather and wear good hiking boots, as the paths can be steep and rocky.
The range is home to Europe's southernmost chamois population, a remarkable occurrence of this mountain animal in such a southern location. The slopes also support over 1,200 plant species, with some found nowhere else but here.
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