Cyprus
Feb 21–28, 2027 · 7 days
Feb 21–28, 2027
7 days
Up to 12 participants
Trail Running
The challenge
The sun is barely up over Tochni. Your shoes are laced. The Mediterranean sits somewhere below, warm and quiet. This…
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The sun is barely up over Tochni. Your shoes are laced. The Mediterranean sits somewhere below, warm and quiet. This is where we start, in a small stone village near the coast. Over seven days, we will run from the sea all the way to the roof of Cyprus.
I'm Adriana, a plant-powered ultra-runner based in Innsbruck. I race trails of 100km and more. At HMDS Morocco, out in the Sahara, I came first woman and fourth overall, and broke the course record. I coach with a holistic approach, and I care about proving gender is no weakness out here. On this expedition, you'll join a team who wants to feel the miles, not just talk about them.
The running is real. Day two takes us 17km to Lefkara, where local women still make lace by hand. Then we climb. Foothills give way to pine forest and ridgelines on the Madari trail. The big one is Mount Olympus, 21km with 1,320m of climbing, up to 1,952 metres, the highest point on the island. Your legs will burn. That is the point.
Along the way we slow down too. We meet a silversmith. We taste wine at a small winery. We stand quiet in the courtyards of Kykkos Monastery, high in the hills.
You will finish tired, dusty, and full. Picture the last summit, the sea far behind you, the whole island under your feet. That is what stays with you long after you fly home.
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Day-by-Day
Day 1
You will land in Cyprus and I will meet you. From the airport we head to Tochni, a quiet old village near the Mediterranean coast. You will check in and settle into Cyprus Villages. Take your time. Rest your legs. Depending on your arrival, we gather for a welcome meeting and briefing about the week to come.
Day 2
Day 2 is your first run. You will cover 17 km from Tochni to Lefkara, climbing 700 m through rolling hills and small villages. In Lefkara, you will walk the narrow stone streets. You will meet local women making the famous lace, then visit a silversmith. Legs tired, mind quiet, dust still on your shoes.
Day 3
Today we climb. From Lefkara, we run 20.8 km into the Troodos Mountains, with 850 m of ascent. The land shifts as we rise. Trees change, the air cools, and the views open wide. We reach Kionia at around 1,200 metres. Then a minibus takes us to Troodos. Your legs will burn, but the mountains hold you.
Day 4
Day 4 is a loop on the Madari trail. You will run 15 km with 670 m of climbing. The path follows sharp ridgelines through thick pine forests. Views stretch right across the island. We stop at the Venus-Rose workshop in Agros. Then back to Troodos. Rugged ground, big skies, tired legs, and pine on the air.
Day 5
This is the big one. We transfer to Kakopetria, then start to climb. The route runs 21.2 km with 1,320 m of climb. The forest shifts as we rise. We push all the way to the summit of Mount Olympus, 1,952 metres, the highest point on the island. Coast to peak, done. You'll stand there, breathing hard.
Day 6
Day 6 takes you from the high Troodos Mountains down to Kalopanagiotis. You will run 20.3 km with 180 m of climb. The route drops through forests, orchards, and mountain views into the Marathasa Valley. It is a long, scenic descent, so let your legs flow. That night we taste wine at a local award-winning winery. Glass in hand, mountains behind you.
Day 7
This is our last run. We cover 18.9 km with 1,100 m of climb. We head through quiet forests and hidden mountain trails toward Xylogefiro. Then we reach Kykkos Monastery, the most famous in Cyprus. You will walk its courtyards and see its bright mosaics. Tired legs, calm air, and stone walls that have stood for ages.
Day 8
Day 8 is goodbye. You wake up, eat a good breakfast, and pack your bag one last time. Then a bus takes you down to Larnaca Airport. The running is done. Your legs are tired, but your head is full of forests, mountains, and long climbs. The trail stays with you long after you leave.