We cross the Voidomatis River and take footpaths uphill to Mikro Papingo. At the natural swimming pool near the village we can enjoy a swim and a rest. Day 4 . From Mikro Papingo it's a three hour ascent to the Hellenic Alpine Club Refuge on the saddle below Astraka. The hut has beds for thirty and indoor facilities.
Optional afternoon walk to Dragon Lake.
Day 5 . Overnight in Refuge. Day 6 . We cross the mountains following shepherds' trails and mule tracks over high pastures and then along the side of the limestone Meaga Lakkos gorge before making a fairly steep descent to the village of Tsepelevo. We are reunited with our main baggage.