You are cycling for 18 kilometres in a tarred uphill road as we pass by the 1rst refuge, at Stavros (994 meters). In the following, you arrive in the area of Prionia (1.100 meters). There is also an alternative route. Those who wish more moderate cycling ascend have the option to use a car from the starting point in Litochoro until Stavros and continue their route by bicycle, so as to cycle for 7 kilometres of moderate difficulty until the area of Prionia.
In Prionia there is a parking space as well as a small restaurant. you are having a short break altogether for refilling and recovery. You cycle 18 kilometres descending from Prionia to Litochoro, enjoying at the same time the unique natural beauty of Mt. Olympus and the coastline of Pieria, which fills up the horizon.