DAY 9 : 9,8 km/4-4,5 hrs walking
From Vrachnou to Exo Vouni-Mesa Vouni-Gianisaio-Lardia-Rogo & Ormos Korthiou
A route exploring the rich agricultural heritage of central and southern Andros, in between the important in biodiversity terms mountain-ranges of Gerakonas and Rachi. Unique settlements, varied natural and man- made landscape and impressive views of the mountainous relief and the coastline.
Way marking
Starting/ending point - Transportation
Starting point : map point -10 Vrachnou parking (via route 18)
Ending point : map point-11 Ormos Korthiou taxi station
from Chora to Vrachnou By taxi approx. 10 € (Price level 2016)
from Chora to Ormos Korthiou approx. 27 €
Taxis from Chora: +30 2282 0 22171, Taxis from Ormos Korthiou : +30 2282 0 62171
Drinkable water
at Vrachnou, Exo & Mesa Vouni, Giannisaio, Lardia, Ormos Korthiou
Map & Altitude diagram
Click on the map & diagram to enlarge it, turquoise line
Useful tips
- if you do the route vice verca and wish to make a break at Vrachnou village take the branch 18b leading to a beautiful shaded resting spot (about 250m stretch)
- a bit rough/steep part shortly after Vrachnou towards Exo Vouni
- the part on the ridge between Vrachnou and Exo Vouni expossed to the winds
- part of this section can be done shorter strating from Exo Vouni (on the road from Chora to Ormos Korthiou)