Search for Wild Mushrooms,
in the High Mountains
From spring to fall, a wealth of native mushrooms fruit in the evergreen forests of Epirus. Join us in an off-trail experience to the best foraging spots and discover the fascinating world of Wild Mushrooms. Learn how to photograph, identify and safely collect edible species while enjoying the beauty and sounds of the forest.
Experience
Saturday - 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
High Mountains
8 guests maximum
4 hours
480 euro/group
This experience is Powered by “The High Mountains” Social Cooperative Enterprise, a network of people who live and produce in mountainous areas. Our vision is to revive mountainous societies in a worth living way, to attract and inspire people to take the step and go mountainous by experiencing parts of our everyday life!
From spring to fall, a wealth of native mushrooms fruit in the evergreen forests of Epirus. Join us in an off-trail experience to the best foraging spots and discover the fascinating world of Wild Mushrooms. Learn how to photograph, identify and safely collect edible species while enjoying the beauty and sounds of the forest. We may return with delicious mushrooms, but the main goal of this experience are to introduce you to the fascinating world of mushrooms, and provide you with a foundation for safe mushroom foraging.
During our hike we will also forage wild fruits and herbs, discover some of the secret sights of the area and talk about living in a sustainable way, both in the mountains and the city.
The trails are safe and easy to access for everyone, the surrounding nature is spectacular and the only thing you need to bring along is your good mood!
We will meet in the city of Ioannina and drive to the forest and back, 30-60 minutes ride. During our hike we will taste some local products and enjoy together a cup of tea made from locally foraged herbs.
Food
Local products
Drinks
Water
Equipment
Baskets
Guest requirements
Guests ages 2 and up can attend, up to 8 guests total. Parents can also bring children under 2 years of age.
What to bring
Hiking Shoes
Rain gear
Backpack
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Meet your host, Vasilis
I have been foraging, photographing and documenting wild mushrooms, truffles, fruits and herbs of Epirus systematically since 2010. As an educator, member of “The High Mountains” Social Cooperative Enterprise and a founding member of Mycological Society of Greece I have hosted numerous presentations on wild mushrooms and truffles in communities, schools and visitors of the area. Foraging is an integral part of mountain life but also a first-class opportunity for an excursion into nature, which offers relaxation, peace of mind as well as excellent products to our table.
