Xplore Trails

Hiking, trekking and mountain biking in small groups. Greece, the Alps and beyond.

Alpine valley below the peaks of Mont Blanc
Next journeyTour du Mont Blanc · East Section30/6–5/7/2027 · 6 days · grade 3View trip →
SummitAiguille Noire de Peuterey3,773 m · Italian side of Mont Blanc
The AlpsMont Blanc massifFrance · Italy · Switzerland
Hiking, Trekking & MTB Adventures

Guided tripsto the mountains, in small groups.

Hiking, trekking and mountain biking with experienced leaders, from the Rhodope Mountains and the Nestos to Olympus and the Alps.

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Pomak Villages – Kottani

Sunday 6 December 2026
10 km, +400 m, grade 1–2 per person, from€25Book a place
  • Day tripsXanthi, Rhodope, Nestos
  • Multi-day tripsOlympus, Pindos, the Alps
  • Mountain bikingMTB and bikepacking
  • Licensed operatorMHTE 0104E60000007700, member of SETEYDA

Small groups, real field experience and carefully organised adventures. From the Greek mountains to the Alps.

Why travel with Xploretrails

Group of hikers with their leader in a meadow

Small groups

We travel in small groups, with personal guidance, a closer group and a meaningful experience in the mountains.

Mountain bikes resting in an autumn forest

Field experience

Hiking, trekking and mountain biking on mountains and routes in Greece and abroad.

Road and railway line through the forest, from above

Organisation

From a day trip to a multi-day journey, we take care of the route, safety and every important detail.

Upcoming trips

Three departures, from a Sunday in the Pomak villages to six days on the Tour du Mont Blanc.

Cobbled lane and minaret in the Pomak villages
06December 2026
Kottani, mountain Xanthi

Pomak Villages – Kottani

Duration
Day trip, about 4 hours of hiking
Distance
10 km, loop
Ascent
+400 m
Grade
1–2, easy to moderate
per person, from€25
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The Nestos between forested mountains
23January 2027
Nestos Gorge, Stavroupoli, Forest Village

Nestos Rodopi Trail

Duration
2 days, 1 night in a guesthouse
Distance
13 km and 7.5 km
Ascent
+620 m and +320 m
Grade
2, moderate
per person€180
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Alpine landscape on the Tour du Mont Blanc route
30June 2027
Chamonix, France

Tour du Mont Blanc – East Section

Duration
6 days, 5 nights in a hotel and mountain huts
Distance
8.5 to 16 km a day
Ascent
up to +1,000 m a day
Grade
3, moderate to difficult
per person, flights not included€1.250
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How high do you want to climb?

Every trip has a grade from 1 to 4 (hiking, MTB). Choose realistically: mountain conditions change, especially after rain.

1

Easy

For everyone. 1–2 hour routes with uphill or downhill sections.

2

Moderate

Good fitness and the stamina for 3–5 hours of hiking a day.

3

Difficult

Previous experience on mountain terrain. Steep climbs, 5 hours or more.

4

Advanced

Steep, sustained trails all day. Very high fitness.

Destinations

Mountain bikers on a dirt road

Mountain biking

Mountain biking and bikepacking on the trails around Xanthi and Porto Lagos, with every route clearly graded in advance.

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Our activities

All activities
Sunset and tent on Avgo PeakSunset and tent on Avgo PeakThe group on OlympusThe group on OlympusThe group on the Tour du Mont BlancThe group on the Tour du Mont BlancBeech trees in autumn coloursBeech trees in autumn coloursAlpine lake with snowy peaksAlpine lake with snowy peaks
Glacier on the Tour du Mont BlancGlacier on the Tour du Mont BlancTrail with Mont Blanc viewsTrail with Mont Blanc viewsSunrise at campSunrise at campThe Achlada plateauThe Achlada plateauHikers on the highest peak of ThraceHikers on the highest peak of Thrace
Leivaditis waterfallLeivaditis waterfallAutumn in the Rhodope MountainsAutumn in the Rhodope MountainsDusk on Mount OlympusDusk on Mount OlympusAlpine meadow and hutAlpine meadow and hutCobblestones in the Pomak villagesCobblestones in the Pomak villages
Sandbanks of the NestosSandbanks of the NestosBikes in the Haidou forestBikes in the Haidou forestCliffs above the NestosCliffs above the NestosThe group looks out over the Nestos GorgeThe group looks out over the Nestos GorgeFlamingos in the lagoonFlamingos in the lagoon
First coffee outside the tentFirst coffee outside the tentThe Nestos meandersThe Nestos meandersHiking in Northern PindosHiking in Northern PindosSun over the Pierian MountainsSun over the Pierian MountainsCrocuses in the Rhodope forestCrocuses in the Rhodope forest
From the field

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Guided Hiking & MTB · Rodopi • Olympus • Pindus • Alps
Small groups | Field expertise

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