An Upscale Alpine Refuge in a Traditional Zagori Stone Village
Sitting atop the highest point in the Aristi village, Arisit Mountain Resort is a refuge for those looking to experience the beauty of nature unique to the Zagori region. The 18-room lodge is a starting point for hiking Vikos Gorge, and an ideal base for mountain climbing, canyoning, days spent riding horseback, and rafting and fly fishing in the nearby Voidomati river, all activities provided by the property. The surrounding region is known for its traditional stone villages, carefully protected Epirus culture and dramatic scenery—Vikos Gorge, the deepest in the world after the Grand Canyon, is particularly striking.
At Aristi, stone-walled rooms range from spacious doubles to villas with fireplaces, rustic furnishings and mountain views. The resort includes a restaurant based in traditional Epirotic cuisine, serving fruits and vegetables from the property’s own organic garden. Aristi also has a focus on wellness (something the Zagori region is known for), with a hammam, jacuzzi, sauna and indoor swimming pool, as well as spa treatments given mountainside.
Sustainability Criteria
- Aristi Mountain Resort tracks its energy consumption carefully, using LED light throughout and motion sensor lights in public areas
- Thermal insulation and energy efficient windows were added to the building
- The hotel sources its produce from its own vegetable garden or buys regional products
- Meat and dairy products are organic and vegan menu options are available
- Aristi Mountain Resort is built with natural local stone and adepts harmoniously into its surroundings
- Fabrics like towels and bed sheets are made of organic materials
- The hotel is single-use plastic free, including in-room bottles
- Organic bathroom toiletries come in dispensers instead of individual bottles
- Aristi avoids wrapped or single-serve items for breakfast
- Water consumption is tracked consciously and water saving appliances are installed throughout
- The water for the pool which is with a quartz and sand filter
- Waste water is being recycled and reused for irrigation
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Features & Activities
- Bar at Hotel
- Concierge Service Available
- Culture
- Family Friendly Hotel
- Hotel for Honeymooners
- Hotel in the Mountains
- Hotel Close to Nature
- Pool at the Property
- Spa Treatments Available
- Yoga Room and Classes
COOKING WORKSHOP
Discover an ideal cooking course in Aristi Mountain Resort and Villas.
Our cooking lessons invite you to live the Zagori culinary experiences while traveling in Zagori.
Explore traditional local cuisine with superior quality, fresh and tasteful ingredients, produced in our own green house.
PHOTOGRAPHY TOURS
Zagori is one of the most photogenic places in Greece and Europe. With its unique terrain, wide range of altitude (from 400 to almost 2500 meters above sea level), exceptional biodiversity and magnificent architectural heritage, the photographic exploration of Zagori’s 1000 km2 could take a lifetime. The tours are aimed at visitors with any level of knowledge and experience of photography.
BIRDWATCHING
Get to know the amazing world of birds on an adventurous tour through the wild nature of Zagori.
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Location
Aristi Mountain Resort is situated in Aristi, one of Zagori’s 46 charming villages, the resort is surrounded by ancient buildings and Byzantine monasteries.
BY CAR: Visitors setting off from Athens can reach Aristi via the road to Arta-Ioannina, continue on the Ioannina Ring Road, exiting to the signs for Konitsa-Kozani. Visitors setting off from Thessaloniki can reach Aristi driving on EGNATIA Roadand exiting at the signs for Ioannina Ring Road. Follow the signs to Konitsa-Kozani.
BY PLANE: If arriving from abroad, Thessaloniki (SKG), Greece’s second-largest international airport, is located 310 kilometers away. For those flying into Athens (ATH), the resort is approximately 420 kilometers from the airport.
