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Amarantos Gravel Experience
Paradise cannot wait… Amarantos Gravel Experience, August 28–30, 2026. Don’t miss it.
Imagine a two-day cycling adventure in a tiny mountain village of 100 inhabitants, at 750 meters above sea level, southeast of Lake Plastiras, in the Thessalian Agrafa mountains, just 25 kilometers from Karditsa.
Picturesque houses with red-tiled roofs, well-kept roads, and in the village’s central square—settled since the 17th century—towering plane trees dominate the view. Just a short walk outside the village, and you’re immersed in a stunning forest of pristine nature.
You can spend the night in one of the village’s few rooms or in the specially arranged, free camping area under the trees, feeling completely at one with nature.
This is Amarantos of Karditsa, a small hidden paradise in the Thessalian Agrafa.
And what better way to explore it than by Gravel bike?
Back in 2025, it was the second event in the Greek Gravel Experience series, held in Amarantos—a mountain village we all fell in love with!
This year, the Region of Thessaly and the Local Community of Amarantos invite you to a two-day Gravel cycling adventure in this magical destination: the Amarantos Gravel Experience!
Enjoy nature.
The Thessalian Agrafa mountains are waiting for you!
Last year it was a weekend—but it wasn’t enough! This year we have more activities and invite you to experience the full three-day event, staying close to nature in the heart of the mountains, within the welcoming environment of a small village, with the option to sleep under the trees or in a cozy room for those who prefer it.
Enjoy local food in the village square with new friends, explore the trails around the area, and take part in activities that will make you fall in love with this place!
Amarantosis awaits—discover itdiscovered on the perfect vehicle: a Gravel bike!
When
Friday, August 28
– Sunday, August 30, 2026
Where
Amarantos, Karditsa
Thessalian Agrafa Mountains
The Routes
We start from the central square of Amarantos, Karditsa, and after riding through the picturesque village streets, we enter forest roads that lead to the heart of the Thessalian Agrafa Mountains.
The route follows forest dirt roads and rideable trails, before returning to Amarantos after 60 km and 1,800 m of elevation gain.
It’s an amazing, pristine route: out of the 40 km, only 2.8 km are asphalt, while the rest is on dirt—perfect terrain for a Gravel bike. That said, using an MTB is also completely possible!
