点评:We are six experienced hikers from Norway who travel together every year. Our previous trips have included high mountains and long treks in the Caucasus, the Himalayas, Mexico, Turkey, Greece and Norway. Even with that background, our seven-day crossing of Ikaria along the Transikarian/Atheras Trail was one of the most distinctive and rewarding hiking experiences we have had.
The route crosses the island from the Drakano Tower in the east to Cape Papas in the west, with additional hikes through villages, forests and gorges. It offers an extraordinary combination of rugged mountains, ancient paths, dramatic coastlines, traditional villages, mythology, geology, biodiversity and excellent local food.
The hiking is demanding. Many sections are steep, rocky and poorly marked, with loose stones that require constant attention. In summer, the heat and the need to carry plenty of water add to the challenge. We strongly recommend doing the full crossing with an experienced local guide.
Lefteris Trikiriotis of Ikarian Footprints made the journey possible for us. He planned a fantastic route, guided us safely through difficult and sometimes exposed terrain, and added several excellent side trips. More importantly, Lefteris did not simply show us the way. He helped us understand the island.
His knowledge of Ikaria’s geology, history, mythology, plants, forests, agriculture and traditions is remarkable. As we walked, he connected everything we saw into a fascinating story about the island and its people. He always seemed to share the right explanation at exactly the right place.
Lefteris is also a genuinely warm, patient and enjoyable person to spend time with. We learned an enormous amount, laughed a great deal and felt completely safe throughout the journey.
We cannot recommend either the crossing of Ikaria or Lefteris highly enough. For fit and experienced hikers looking for something far beyond an ordinary island holiday, this is an unforgettable adventure.
翻译:我们是六位来自挪威、经验丰富的徒步爱好者,每年都会一起旅行。我们以往的行程包括在高加索、喜马拉雅山脉、墨西哥、土耳其、希腊以及挪威等地攀登高峰和进行长途徒步。即便拥有这样的经历,我们在伊卡里亚岛上沿着跨伊卡里亚/阿塞拉斯徒步路线进行的为期七天的穿越,依旧是我们迄今为止最独特且最有收获的徒步体验之一。
这条路线从岛屿东部的德拉卡诺塔楼一直延伸到西部的帕帕斯角。徒步路线还包含穿越村庄、森林和峡谷的路段。这里集崎岖的山脉、古老的路径、壮丽的海岸线、传统的村落、丰富的神话传说、独特的地质特征、多样的生物多样性以及美味的地方美食于一身。
这些徒步路线颇具挑战性。许多路段陡峭且多岩石,路标也不明显,沿途碎石遍布,需要时刻小心行进。夏季时,酷热的天气以及携带足量水的需求更是增加了徒步的难度。我们强烈建议在经验丰富的当地向导的带领下完成整个穿越行程。
Ikarian Footprints的莱夫特里斯·特里基里奥蒂斯帮我们实现了这次旅程。他规划了一条绝佳的路线,带领我们安全地穿越了地形复杂且有时颇为险峻的地带,还安排了多次精彩的支线游览。更为重要的是,莱夫特里斯并不仅仅是指引我们前进的方向。他还帮助我们深入了解了这座岛屿。
他精通伊卡里亚岛的地质、历史、神话传说、植物以及森林知识。他对当地农业及传统的了解令人赞叹不已。我们边走边聊,他把我们所见到的一切都串联成一个关于这座岛屿及其人民的动人故事。他总能在恰当的时刻给出恰到好处的讲解。
莱夫特里斯本人也极其热情、耐心,和他相处十分愉快。我们在旅途中学到了很多知识,欢声笑语不断,整个行程都倍感安心。
我们极力推荐乘船前往伊卡里亚岛的体验,也强烈推荐莱夫特里斯这位导游。对于体能良好且经验丰富的徒步爱好者来说,如果他们渴望体验远超普通海岛度假的冒险活动,那么这将是一次终生难忘的旅程。