Olympus National Park is protected by special legislation. There were several reasons, viz: lack of experience, lack of equipment and a lack of planning , particularly not allowing enough time to complete the climb. Next day we went round Stefani and climbed the easier angled route up into the mountain proper. Olympus Alpine Biblioteca was created to collect and share digital content of accessible non-profit/non-commodity information about climbing history of Mount Olympus. Main trail heads commence from. It has been a National Park, the first in Greece, since 1938. Currently the archive has approximately 300 titles and over 150 ebooks for research and monthly updated. The Swiss Frédéric Boissonnas and Daniel Baud-Bovy, aided by a hunter of wild goats from Litochoro, Christos Kakkalos, were the first to reach Greece's highest peak. [32], Mount Olympus and the national Park around it were selected as the main motif for the Greek National Park Olympus commemorative coin, minted in 2005. Features include deep gorges and dozens of smooth peaks, many of them over 2,000 metres (6,600 ft), including Aghios Antonios (2,815 metres (9,236 ft)), Kalogeros (2,700 metres (8,900 ft)), Toumpa (2,801 metres (9,190 ft)) and Profitis Ilias (2,803 metres (9,196 ft)). The villages Petra, Vrontou and Dion lie to the northwest, while on the eastern side there is the town of Litochoro, where Enipeas bisects the massif of Olympus. Chez Maman Chez Maman 1200 ft 19 rue Irenee Carre. [15] Pimblia and Leivithra, two other towns in Olympus' region, are related to Orpheus and the "Orphic" mysteries. Then, on the right is Stefani (or Thronos Dios [Throne of Zeus – 2,902 metres (9,521 ft)]), which presents the most impressive and steep peak of Olympus, with its last sharply rising 200 meters presenting the greatest challenge for climbers. United States US$ in English ... Mont de Dieux ! There is good food, drinks and alcohol at the refugios but no water to wash with. [13], In antiquity, the Olympus massif forms the border between Thessaly and Macedon. However, it is the central, almost vertical, rocky peaks, that impress the visitor. Afterwards, and till his death in 1976, he was the official guide on Olympus. Most distinguishable of the ravines are those of Mavrologos-Enipeas (14 km) and Mavratzas-Sparmos (13 km) near Bara and 'cut' the massif in two oval portions. Most climbs of Mount Olympus start from the town of Litochoro, which took the name City of Gods because of its location at the foot of the mountain. It is located in the Troodos Mountains of Cyprus. Strat from the tourist visit center . L’Unesco a attribué au parc le titre de « Réserve de Biosphère » en 1976. Cafe-librairie Plume et Bulle Cafe-librairie Plume et Bulle 1100 ft 17 rue Irenee Carre. A collection of bibliographic information, digitized pages of rare books and recent publications are freely available to the visitor for online distribution, research, study, copy and use. In the lower locations (Litochoro and the foothills) the climate is typically Mediterranean, i.e. I have visited several times the national park and simply you cannot see it all in once. hot and dry in the summer, while humid and cold in the winter. Evénementiel. Never a reserve! On the reverse, the War of the Titans on Mount Olympus is portrayed along with flowering branches on the lower part of the coin. Olympus has numerous ravines and gullies. There are no springs or water streams. It was known as Semavatevi in Turkish during the nearly 400 years of Ottoman rule. J.-C. Entrance to children under 14 years unescorted. La suite de notre aventure sur Immortal Fenyx Rising ! We arrived at the same coll reached via descent from Scala and we then climbed to the true summit , much fresher than we would have been by the Prionia route. Further south, Skolio (40°04′58″N 22°21′26″E / 40.0829°N 22.3571°E / 40.0829; 22.3571 second highest sub-peak – 2,911 metres (9,551 ft)) completes an arc of about 200 degrees, with its steep slopes forming on the west side, like a wall, an impressive precipitous amphitheatrical cavity, 700 metres (2,300 ft) in depth and 1,000 metres (3,300 ft) in circumference, the 'Megala Kazania'. Gorges and ravines are covered by oriental planes, willows, black alders and riverside greenery. There’ll be even more location points notched up here if you’re after some active Ardennes time: being right by on the banks of the Meuse river means easy access to the riverside greenway for walks or cycle rides. As the altitude rises, the phenomena are more intense and the variations of temperature and humidity are often sudden.[23]. Location: Washington, Pacific Northwest, United States, North America Latitude: 47.8012° or 47° 48' 4.4" north Longitude: -123.7109° or 123° 42' 39.3" west [10][11], The origin of the name Όλυμπος Olumpos is unknown and usually considered of "pre-Greek" origin. During Scala climbing we were in fog so it wasn't too hot. Breath taking views. Οver 2,000 metres the forest becomes sparser, reaching to 2,750 metres, thus creating one of the highest forest tree line limit (limit of forest growth) in the Balkans and Europe. Mademoiselle Ardennes. It is managed by Dimitris Zorbas. Chalet Olympe is just a great place to stay and to enjoy nature. [2] The Geological Museum of Mount Olympus, located in Leptokarya, provides detailed information about the geological structure of the mountain. It should be noted that the great bulk of people (90%) we met failed to reach Mytikas summit, the true summit, whether travelling solo like us or in a roped - up group. This is beyond the reach of all but the most able climbers/scramblers I think. There have also been detected 108 species of birds (like sparrowhawk, cinereous vulture, rock partridge, white stork, rock dove, European robin, lanner falcon, peregrine falcon, tree falcon, golden eagle, short-toed snake eagle, booted eagle and hoopoe). Florennes Avia Golf Club is 52 km from the property and Lac des Vieilles Forges is 15 km away. During the German Occupation (1941–1944) the mountain was one of the centers of the Greek Resistance, while a little later the Greek Civil War (1946–49) started there, in Litochoro.[14]. The ascent took 3.5 hours. In Pieria, at Olympus's northern foot, the mythological tradition had placed the nine Muses, patrons of the Fine Arts, daughters of Zeus and the Titanide Mnemosyne. The list of 23 local endemic plants at Mount Olympus from the Olympus National Park Management Agency:[28]. [30] European Union has listed Olympus in the "Significant for Birdlife Regions of European Union". According to this and later studies, the National Park of Olympus is considered one of the richest flora regions in Greece, with about 1,700 species and subspecies, that represent some 25% of Greek flora. It's a Small size geocache, with difficulty of 1.5, terrain of 3.5. On the east side of the high peaks the steep slopes form zone like parallel folds, the 'Zonaria'. 35 Moon Hill Yangshuo China 35 Mont-Athos -Grèce 36 Mont Whitney-California 32 Mont Pelee Martinique 35 Mont Orohena Tahiti Hike 35 Mont olympe grèce 35 Mount Kailash A holy mountain to Hinduism, Tibetan Buddhism, Bon 32 MONT FUJI (FUJIYAMA) - 3776M 35 Mont Blanc is a Mountain in France, Europe. It is estimated that 10,000 people climb Mount Olympus each year, most of them reaching only the Skolio summit. Welcome to Villa Olympe, It is a villa in a quiet area high up in Case-Pilote (seen sea + 180 °) and - 200m from the sea, small beach below. [12] For this Olympus' alpine region, recordings have been made in the 1960s in the highest-altitude weather station in Greece, that was established on the summit of Aghios Antonios (2,815 m), providing a number of interesting data for the mountain's climate. Nowadays it has been partially restored and operates as a dependency of the New Monastery of Dionysios, that is outside Litochoro. Boulangerie-Pâtisserie Le Mont Olympe. Type in DELETE for the delete button to activate. Further west, in the edge of Mavratza stream, at 1,020 m, there is the Agia Triada Sparmou Monastery, that flourished in the early 18th century, possessed great property and assisted to establish the famous Tsaritsani' school. The usual starting point for climbing Olympus is the town of Litochoro, on the eastern foothills of the mountain, 100 km (62 mi) from Thessaloniki. In September is still hot outside but is a good time to go and visit mount Olympus. Various geological events that followed caused the emergence of the whole region and the sea. The vegetation growing there is adapted to specific local conditions and represented by typical shrubs, graminaceous, chasmophytes etc., while the flora includes many endemic species of the Balkans. A wider region, around this core, has been designated "peripheral zone of the National Park", so that its managing and exploitation to be done so as not to adversely affect the core's protection. In this zone there is also beech. In September is still hot outside but is a good time to go and visit mount Olympus. It was named after Christos Kakalos the Olympus hunter and guide who together with the Swiss climbers Fred Boissonnas and Daniel Baud Bovy made the first recorded ascent to Olympus highest peak Mytikas on 2 August 1913. La Ferme De Saint Julien - La Ferme de Saint Julien is an excellent option to stay in Charleville-Mezieres. The visitor should also know that the following activities are not allowed:[b]. Spilios Agapitos, the first refuge of the region, is at the site "Βalkoni" (or "Exostis") at 2,100 metres (6,900 ft) altitude. Domaine Château du Faucon. [24] The average temperature is −5 °C in winter and 10 °C in summer. Homer (Iliad 5.754, Odyssey 20.103) also appears to be using οὔλυμπος as a common noun, as a synonym of οὐρανός ouranos "sky". It informs their visitors about geology, archaeological sites, mythology, monasteries, plants, animals and other subjects affecting Mount Olympus. It provides organized medical equipment and one of the three emergency heliports in Olympus (the others at Skourta and Spilios Agapitos) and emergency wireless inside and out of the refuge. Reasonator; PetScan; Scholia; Statistics; OpenStreetMap; Locator tool; WikiShootMe; Search depicted; Subcategories. 35 Mount Matterhorn, Alpine Mountains 35 Mount Rainier 35 Mexico's Popocatépetl … Hunting any animal by any means throughout the year. No Yes delete … Walking poles should be used. The average annual precipitation heights vary from 149 cm at Prionia (1,100 m) to 170 cm at Aghios Antonios, about half of them rainfall and hailstorms in summer and the rest snowfall in winter. The left limb is the peak named Mytikas (or Pantheon). "I cannot recall a louder, more lasting and enthusiastic applause than the one I witnessed at the end of “Mount Olympus” from close to 1000 standing and screaming spectators. Kakalos emergency refuge at the "oropedio ton mouson" belongs to the Greek Mountaineering & Climbing Federation and is located at the eastern margin of the Plateau of Muses at an elevation of 2,650 metres (8,690 ft). https://www.eurocampings.co.uk/.../mun-du-mont-olympe-104084 Among them who were active there and in nearby regions were Nikotsaras, Giorgakis Olympios and the legendary family of Lazaioi. Olympus, or Chionistra, (Greek: Όλυμπος or Greek: Χιονίστρα) at 1,952 metres (6,404 ft), is the highest point in Cyprus. Cérémonia Charleville Mézières. We were really happy that we made it. To the north the ancient Pydna is located. Overall the experience is unique ,Olympus is a huge mountain with a lot of history and a respectable name . Mont Olympe; Mont-Olympe Charleville-Mézières; 47° 48′ 04.72″ N, 123° 42′ 38.99″ W : Authority control Q522586 VIAF ID: 315150581 Library of Congress authority ID: sh2002000291 BabelNet ID: 03793236n. The temperature varies in the winter from −10 °C to 10 °C and in the summer from 0 °C to 20 °C, while winds are an almost everyday occurrence. [17] On Olympus' southern foot, in a dominant position (820 m) in Ziliana gorge, there is the Kanalon Monastery, 8 km away from Karya. To one of the many waterfall was dirty because of the people living there . J.-C. par Cassandre de Macédoine, qui la baptise ainsi en l'honneur de sa femme, Thessalonikè, demi-sœur d'Alexandre le Grand, fille de Philippe II de Macédoine et de sa cinquième femme, Nikèsipolis, princesse thessalienne épousée en 353 av. The problem seems to be that the uninitiated often plan a two day trip, reach the bottom of the gully and there the adventure usually ends in disappointment if not before. Paperback, 108 Pages (1 Ratings) ... Tout fout le camp sur le Mont Olympe. [2], In Olympus, the second armatoliki was founded, led by Kara Michalis in 1489. [8] To the northwest lies the Vlach village of Kokkinoplou. On the meadows, the rocks and the steep slopes live most of the endemic Olympus' plants, among them some of the most beautiful wildflowers in Greece. A road runs east up and around the southern base of the mountain. Couv'in Love. Hotels near (CDG) Charles De Gaulle Airport; Hotels near (ORY) Orly Field; Hotels near (CRL) Charleroi Brussels South Airport; All things to do in Charleville-Mezieres ; Nightlife in Charleville-Mezieres. Large mammals, that lived formerly in the region, like deer, have disappeared. Parking in places other than the specific parking lots. Aghios Antonios emergency refuge on the summit Aghios Antonios (2,817 m) is equipped with emergency items by the Hellenic Rescue Team. On the southern foothills the great gorge of Ziliana, 13 km long, consists of a natural limit that separates the mountain from Lower Olympus. At times you will be placing your toe in a crack to lever upwards on the steep sections. First day we reached Refuge A. I am really amazed by the owners of the hut. In addition the declaration has aimed promoting scientific research along with environmental education for the public and tourist development in the region. In 1981 UNESCO proclaimed Olympus "Biosphere Reserve". The intense diversity of the landscape, the varying orientation of the slopes and their position in relation to the sea affect locally Olympus' climate and so a local microclimate prevails, combined with the geological background and the soil favor the growth of particular vegetation types and biotopes. Thessalonique est fondée en 315 av. It is managed by one of the best experienced Greek climbers, the geologist Mihalis Stylas. In addition there are the common reptiles of Greek fauna (22 species like snakes, turtles, lizards, etc.) Le massif des montagnes Olympiques tient son non du mont « Olympe », point culminant de la région. It belongs to Greek Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing (Ε.Ο.Ο.Α) that operates it from May to October and provides 18 beds, electricity, blankets, a kitchen and tank water. Pizza Napoli Pizza Napoli 1300 ft 12 B rue Irenee Carre. Découvrez nos éditions des nouvelles œuvres au programme de français en Première, pour l'année 2021-202 : Gargantua de Rabelais, Les Caractères de La Bruyère et Déclaration des droits de la femme et de la citoyenne d'Olympe de Gouges.En savoir plus. In ancient times there were lions (Pausanias), while at least until the 16th century there were bears (Life of St. Dionysios the Later). [25], The research of Olympus' plants started in 1836, when the French botanist Aucher-Éloy studied them. It belongs to the Greek Mountaineering Club of Thessaloniki, operates all year round, mainly as refreshment room and restaurant and can host 30 persons. Generally Olympus' northeast side is densely forested, as it receives the most rainfall, while the southwest one has significantly sparser vegetation. Travel by train, so you can admire the scenic views along the way, and benefit from the convenience of having a driver to meet you at Kalambaka. In Ancient Greek religion and mythology, "Olympus" was the name of the home of the Twelve Olympian gods. Jankaea heldreichii, a plant relict of the Ice age, is of particular interest to botanists. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Generally speaking Olympus' climate can be described as one of Mediterranean type with continental influence. It has been managed by the Κ.Ε.Ο.Α.Χ (Army Skiers) since 1961. Vous trouverez sur cette page la liste des affixes enregistrés au LOOF, classés par ordre alphabétique. Kim Loan Kim Loan 900 ft 71 rue de Bourbon. In general, this alpine flora with more than 150 plant species, contains snow accumulation meadows, grassy swamps, alpine scree and rock crevices. This category has only the following subcategory. There. 28 décembre 28 février Chronologies thématiques Croisades Ferroviaires Sports Disney Anarchisme Catholicisme Abréviations / Voir aussi (° 1852) = né en 1852 († 1885) = mort en 1885 a.s. = calendrier julien n.s. Its foundation dates from 1144 when Count Alphonse Jourdain of Toulouse, granted it a liberal charter.The inhabitants were drawn chiefly from Montauriol, a village which had grown up around the neighbouring monastery of St Théodard.. In summer rainfalls are frequent, commonly as evening thunderstorms, many times accompanied by hail and strong winds. Another feature of this zone is that over 2,500 metres the trees appear in a crawling form. Best time to go there early june or late October-make sure to, We were climbing Olympus mountain on 6-7 September 2019. Parent range : Macedonia and Thessaly, near the Gulf of Salonika The excavations, continuing since 1928, have revealed numerous findings of the Macedonian, the Hellenistic and the Roman period. We had great time for pictures on the top. You will be compromised going down. Prénom(s) Nom de famille Sosa Naissance Lieu Décès Âge Lieu Dernière modification Rather than descending back down the chimneys and rocks to the traverse trail when returning to the coll we climbed up Scala and then descended to Refugio A for a third night on the mountain. In that period Livadi in Olympus became the seat of the armatoliki of Olympus and Western Macedonia, with their first renowned commander Panos Zidros. A Spectacular Climb - Few Reach The Summit - Why? Examples include the French archaeologist Leon Heuzey (1855), the German explorer Heinrich Barth (1862), and the German engineer Edward Richter. Hardly any people we met had reached the top. Half of them are found only in the Balkans and 23 only in Olympus and nowhere else. The large terrace in the middle floor provides tables and chairs and a large gas grill is available in summer (on request). Visitors to your site will appreciate you offering them help with planning their vacation. Pages Liked by This Page. Great deals for Apartment Olympe 4 rooms. helenae), Poa thessala, Potentilla deorum, Rynchosinapis nivalis, Silene dionysii, Silene oligantha, Veronica thessalica, Viola striis-notata, Viola pseudograeca. However, Olympus' armatoloi, even after their capitulation to Ali Pasha, never ceased fighting on land and at sea. [29], There have been recorded 32 species of mammals, including Balkan chamois (Rυρicapra rupicapra balcanica), roe deer (Capreolus capreolus), wild boar, wildcat (Felis sylvestris), beech marten (Martes foina), red fox and red squirrel. Higher it is more humid and severe, with more intense phenomena; in these locations it often snows all over the winter, while raining and snowing is not unusual, even in the summer. In 1928, the painter Vasilis Ithakisios climbed Olympus together with Kakalos, reaching a cave that he named Shelter of the Muses, and he spent many summers painting views of the mountain. Olympus has many peaks and an almost circular shape. Collection and destruction of nests, eggs or chicks and general disturbance and destruction of fauna species. There is frequent service by KTEL buses and a taxi stand is in Litochoro's central square. When we reached Scala the sun appeared and it wasn't cold at all. The Old Monastery of Dionysios (altitude 820 m) lies in Enipeas' gorge and is accessible by car from Litochoro. Along with oak (Quercus ilex) and Greek strawberry tree there occur kermes oak, strawberry tree, Phillyrea latifolia, bay laurel, cedar and others. Experience the beauty of the countryside by going on this exciting day trip from Athens to Meteora. Originally from Montpellier, Stéphane Robert is a professional real estate developer with 16 years of experience in international wealth management between , Spain and the United States among others. Enjoy a game of pétanque or badminton (material / rackets available). Giosos Apostolidis is on Muses' Plateau (Diaselo – 2,760 m) and belongs to the Club of Greek mountaineers of Thessaloniki. Mount Olympus is formed of sedimentary rock laid down 200 million years ago in a shallow sea. Bienvenue sur l’assistance en ligne du site laposte.fr. Even we saw same homeless persons living there ,so is good to go with company because the some parts are not so safe . Liste d'affixes LOOF. Both trail heads are at 1000m and it is probably not worth the extra effort of walking all the way up from the town. [2] It is one of the highest peaks in Europe in terms of topographic prominence. Many statues and other invaluable items are kept in the nearby Dion's archaeological museum. The creator of GROUPE ROBERTSON PATRIMOINE is now devoted to prestigious real estate investment, for both foreign and local investors in Mauritius since 2012. [26], An important book about the plants and flowers, from the beach of the Aegean Sea up to the upper regions of Mount Olympus, was written in 1980 by the Swedish botanist Arne Strid.[27]. Generally the temperature falls 1 °C per 200 m of altitude. [21][22] Kakkalos, who had much experience climbing Olympus, was the first of the three to climb Mytikas. Chat webcam, faites des rencontres facilement et gratuitement. Mise à jour des prénoms de naissance aux USA avec la dernière publication des prénoms de 2019 Les centenaires en France (Décès des 100 ans et plus depuis 1989) The history of the surrounding area is consequently of interest in the context of the Rise of Macedon, the Chremonidean War and the Macedonian Wars during the 4th to 2nd centuries BC. It is open from mid May to end of October and from December to mid April. Uffdahhh Collectibles. Οn the north side, between Stefani and Profitis Ilias, extends the Muses' Plateau, at 2,550 metres (8,370 ft), while further south, almost in the center of the massif, extends the alpine tundra region of Bara, at an altitude of 2,350 metres (7,710 ft). It was just one year after the liberation of northern Greece from Ottoman rule, on 2 August 1913, that the summit of Olympus was finally reached. It's a Micro size geocache, with difficulty of 1.5, terrain of 1.5. In the Olympus region, there are also several Christian monuments, among them the highest-altitude chapel of Orthodox Christianity, dedicated to Prophet Elias, in Greek tradition associated with mountaintops, on the summit of the same name (Προφήτης Ηλίας Profitis Ilias), at 2,803 m. Churches & Cathedrals, Sacred & Religious Sites, Hiking & Camping Tours, Boat Tours, Canyoning & Rappelling Tours, River Rafting & Tubing, Is this attraction a good place to visit on a, Is this a romantic place or activity that you would suggest for, Are the prices for this place or activity, Is this a must-do if you are traveling with a, Would you recommend this place or activity to a friend looking for an, Paradise for hikers. It can accommodate 80 persons, it provides electricity, water, a fireplace and an equipped kitchen and it is open from June to October. Mount Olympus peak and the "Troodos Square" fall under the territory of Platres in Limassol District. If you stop there overnight then next day you have a very taxing ascent to the top of Scala peak - a subsidiary summit - then a steep scramble down the peak to a coll or saddle. Most of those found in lower altitude are the common Mediterranean and central European species. Job étudiant, stages et offre d'emploi en alternance, dépôt d'offre avec L'Etudiant - L'Etudiant In the period of the Ottoman Empire the mountain was a hiding place and base of operations for klephts and armatoloi. It has a capacity of 25 people and offers lodging, food and toilets. Trouvez les réponses à toutes vos questions grâce à notre aide en ligne ! Cérémonia Charleville Mézières . Montauban is the second oldest (after Mont-de-Marsan) of the bastides of southern France. From there a road goes to Prionia, where the hike begins at the bottom of the mountain. In some places the winds gather snow, 8–10 metres thick (anemosouria in Greek), while in some deep ravines the snow is maintained all over the year (everlasting snow). 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Five km away from the sea is Dion, sacred city of the ancient Macedons, dedicated to Zeus and the Twelve Olympians. and some amphibians (8 species) in streams and seasonal ponds, as well as a great variety of insects, particularly butterflies.[26]. Its prosperity lasted from the 5th century BC to the 5th century AD. Hotels near Parc du Mont Olympe; Hotels near Basilique Notre-Dame-d'Esperance; Hotels near Musee Metallurgie Ardennaise; Hotels near Fort des Ayvelles; Near Airports. Beyond Bosnian pine's zone follows an extensive zone, without trees, with alpine meadows, consisted by a mosaic of grassland ecosystems, depending on the topography, the slope and the orientation of the ground. Οlympus' fauna, that has not been systematically studied so far, includes considerable variety and is marked by important, rare and endangered species. It's located in Grand-Est, France.LE TOUR DU MONT OLYMPE Le parcours fait environ 5 km Le mont Olympe est situé sur la rive droite de la Meuse. Richter tried to reach the summit in 1911 but was abducted by klephts, who also killed the Ottoman gendarmes that accompanied him. Mount Olympus Olympus, or Chionistra, at 1,952 metres, is the highest point in Cyprus.It is located in the Troodos Mountains of Cyprus. Therefore if you are serious about planning and have some experience the true summit beckons, otherwise it is unlikely. Thessalia, Mount Olympus . Achillea ambrosiaca, Alyssum handelii, Asprerula muscosa, Aubrieta thessala, Campanula oreadum, Carum adamovicii, Centaurea incompleta, Centaurea litochorea, Centaurea transiens, Cerastrium theophrasti, Coincla nivalis, Erysimum olympicum, Festuca olympica, Genista sakellariadis, Jankaea heldreichii, Ligusticum olympicum, Melampyrus ciliatum, Ophrys helenae (Ophrys sphegodes subsp. Vrysopoules, the second refuge, is westerly behind Mavratzas' gorge at the site Vrysopoules (1,800 m) and is accessible also by car from Sparmos. No chance to get it back! Arden' Talents show 2019. Recommended, even with a private car, for a few hours. The alternative plan, of going all the way to the summit from Prionia in one push is even harder We talked to and saw many guided groups in harness, hard hats and ropes descending Scala at a Snail's pace in the mid-late afternoon. Soirée Femmes Octobre Rose 08. Bakery. Welcome to Villa Olympe, It is a villa in a quiet area high up in Case-Pilote (seen sea + 180 °) and - 200m from the sea, small beach below.