Paggeon Mt, Mesoropi-Faragi-Mati 1935m ( Παγγαίο Μάτι )

Pageon Mt, Mesoropi-Gorge-Beech Forest-Mati 1956m-Mesoropi

(Για κείμενο στα Ελληνικά, συνεχίστε προς τα κάτω ).

A route for the highest peak in Paggeon Mt, Mati 1956m. Pageon is an isolated Mt Range, surrounded by valleys. It is densely forested and off high scenic value. However modern human presence reaches up to the very summit, where a big TV Antenna is installed. The route starts from Mesoropi village 330m, located at the south part of the mountain. A marked trail runs along the Gorge to the north and then climbs the forested south slopes of Avgo Peak, reaching it's bare south slopes at 1550m. It then follows a tarmac Rd to the East, reaching the Col (1650m.), located between Avgo and Mati Peaks. From there, a final push for the summit remains. Returning to the starting point following the same route. The route is long and with significant altitude gain, therefore several hours will be needed in order to be completed. Finally, please be aware that at some parts, the trail fades in dense vegetation.

Total Distance: 21.6 km
Positive Elevation Accumulation: +2000m

Route Description:

The route starts at the NE of Mesoropi village, where a dirt road starts for the gorge entrance. The recording starts at the beginning of the dirt road, at an opening (350m). Following the dirt road to the east we soon reach a clearing with informative signs for the ecosystem of the region ( 360m ). The marked trail starts here ( Red and white markings ), and leads at a Grotto called Voskovrisi at 1200m. Just bellow this opening, the stream forms a waterfall and a natural pool. The point is called Nevrios. The trail immediately enters the gorge and initially travels along it's bank. Soon it crosses the first, out of three wooden bridges in the Gorge. It then starts to climb at the east wall of the gorge, traversing. Crossing trough a scenic mixed forest, it reaches the second wooden bridge at 675m. Waterfalls are formed all around. Just by the bridge, a couple of wooden benches make the spot ideal for a break. Continuing, the trail ascents the slope above, on wooden stairs and rails. It soon gains altitude and at 900 m altitude it crosses the third and last wooden bridge. Just before this bridge a fountain is marked on maps, but had no water flow ( April 2016 ). A bit higher the trail exits the forest in a clearing ( Pouliana ) and high grass hides it's path. Heading up, we can pick a few signs and soon enter again a shaped part, with stairs and rails. At a turn at 1120m approx. we leave the shaped trail which continues for the Grotto, and pick a lesser trail that heads East. This trail is marked with plain red colour, but is at many parts, hidden by dense vegetation. Route finding for the following section is of essence. Heading east, we reach a ridge (1150m) with a great view to the Gorge bellow. Heading up, picking tracks of the trail where we can, we reach a densely vegetated slope and then (1190m) try to locate the trail that descends for the stream bellow. Traversing, we reach the Ammos Stream at 1150m. with fresh water flowing, suitable for drinking. The trail continues it's traverse to the East, and enters a scenic beech forest. Exiting the forest at 1285m we reach a steep grass slope and ascend, aiming a few sign posts. Reaching the tree cluster above (1380m), the trail continues it's traverse to the NE, under a rock wall. It reaches open grounds and at 1450m, heads up on a steep slope again. It now reaches the tarmac road at 1560m. This road starts from Akrovouni village down at the valley to the east, and leads all the way to the Col, at the edge of Orfeas Valley, at 1630m elevation. So following the tarmac road that heads west and then north, circumventing Avgo Peak, we reach the aforementioned Col, between Avgo and Mati Peaks. An Alpine Hut ( Hatzigeorgiou ) is build at this col. A dirt road starts from the hut and scales the east slope of Mati, reaching all the way to the peak at the TV broadcasting facilities ( now unmanned and abandoned ). Following the dirt road, we gain altitude up to 1760m. There we leave the road for shepherd trails, heading W, scaling the bare slope above. With this final push we reach the summit. The man made summit plateau is dominated by the huge metal structure of the antenna, debris and an abandoned two storey building. The actual summit is located a few meters to the north, marked by a topographic pillar.


Παγγαίο, Μεσορόπη-Φαράγγι-Δάσος Οξιάς-Μάτι 1956μ.

Διαδρομή για την ψηλότερη κορυφή του Παγγαίου, Μάτι 1956μ, από το χωριό Μεσορόπη (330μ.), εντοπιζόμενο στις νότιες υπώριες του όρους. Η διαδρομή διασχίζει το ομώνυμο Φαράγγι από το διαμορφωμένο και σηματοδοτημένο μονοπάτι ( τμήμα υψηλής αισθητικής αξίας ), μέχρι υψομέτρου 1120μ. οπότε και το εγκαταλείπει για το μονοπάτι που τραβερσάρει ΒΑ, για την βάση του κώνου της κορυφής Αυγό. Στην συνέχεια, μέσω του ασφαλτοστρωμένου δρόμου προσεγγίζει το διάσελο, στις παρυφές της Κοιλάδας Ορφέα (1650μ.). Από το διάσελο καταλήγει μέσω χωματόδρομου και κτηνοτροφικών μονοπατιών στην κορυφή. Η επιστροφή πραγματοποιείται από την ίδια χάραξη. To διαμορφωμένο μονοπάτι από την Μεσορόπη μέχρι το σπήλαιο Βοσκόβρυση, το οποίο στην παρούσα ακολουθείται μέχρι τα 1120μ, είναι σηματοδοτημένο ( κόκκινο και λευκό χρώμα ).
Επισημαίνεται πως η διαδρομή, από υψόμετρο 1120 έως 1450μ, διαπραγματεύεται κίνηση σε σηματοδοτημένο μονοπάτι μεν ( κόκκινο ), που όμως η χάραξη του σβήνει σε ορισμένα σημεία σε πυκνή βλάστηση. Νερό συναντάται στην διαδρομή σε υψόμετρο 1150μ. ( ρέμα Άμμος ). Τέλος, σημειώνεται πως το νούμερο της θετικής υψομετρικής κάλυψης, είναι άνω του μέσου όρου των τυπικών διαδρομών σε Ελληνικά βουνά.

Επιπλεόν πληροφορίες βρίσκονται στα κείμενα των Waypoints, αλλά και στις λεζάντες των φωτογραφιών.

Συνολική Απόσταση: 21.6 km
Θετική υψομετρική: +2000m

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