Mountaineering Difficulty 3/5 Completed
15/02/2025 – 16/02/2025
Winter Ascent of Profitis Ilias, Mount Voras
A winter ascent from the Voras ski resort to the Profitis Ilias summit, using crampons and rope on icy sections.
Crampon ascent to Profitis Ilias Basic self-arrest techniques on snow Group photos at the summit
Location
Voras (Kaimaktsalan), Pella
Distance
8 km
Elevation gain
450 m
Leader
Αναστασία Παπαδοπούλου
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
- Meet at the Voras ski resort and gear check
- Ascent to the refuge with acclimatization stops
- Overnight stay and evening briefing for the summit push
Day 2
- Morning crampon ascent to Profitis Ilias
- Photos at the snow-capped summit
- Descent and return to Giannitsa
What to bring
- 30L backpack
- Crampons & ice axe
- Thermal layers & gloves
- Sunglasses / snow goggles
- Thermos with a hot drink