Listen & research
Work with residents to identify routes, understand their former use and record the stories connected to them.
Vrontalida / Projects / EpirusBring old paths
Bring old paths
back to life.
Restoring the trails that once connected mountain people, landscapes and communities.
Discover the project →40.466° NAmarantosEpirus / Greece
Reviving old footpaths
Preserving heritage through the simple act of walking.
Hiking tourism is growing around the world as more travellers seek contact with nature, local culture and authentic experience. For remote communities, carefully managed hiking can also create meaningful economic opportunities.
Reviving old trails is more than creating a route. It is a process of research and collaboration with local people who hold knowledge about each path, its history and its former use. Restoring these connections protects cultural heritage while opening a thoughtful way for visitors to explore unspoiled landscapes.
Active project / Northern EpirusThe Amarantos
The Amarantos
footpath project.
Three historic trails
Vrontalida is working in Amarantos, a remote mountain village beside the Greek–Albanian border. Until the 1970s there was no road to the village; reaching Konitsa, the nearest town, meant a six-hour walk.
We are restoring three paths once used by villagers to reach fields, forests and neighbouring communities. Some retain traditional stonework and traces of the craftsmanship that shaped Epirus.
By bringing them back to life, we aim to preserve local heritage and create a safe, inspiring network through a landscape far from mainstream destinations.
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How the work unfolds
Local knowledge leads the way.
Restore with care
Clear vegetation and make the paths safe while respecting old stonework and the character of the landscape.
Reconnect
Create a coherent trail network that allows visitors to move slowly through the landscape and support local life.