Dig for truffle treasure in Metsovo, Epirus

Head to Metsovo to channel Indiana Jones and find some very special, and tasty, buried treasure! Greece’s premier truffle-hunting experts lead an expedition into the mountainous forests around Metsovo to find elusive culinary treasures, accompanied by incredible truffle-hunting dogs who are highly trained to sniff out special fungi.
Metsovo, a vibrant mountain town in Epirus, Northern Greece, is an ideal destination for truffle hunting. Full of traditional character, the historic town dots the mountain side in the Pindos range, and the area is rich in culinary heritage.
Truffles grow underground near roots of oaks and hazelnuts, which grow in abundance in the forests here. Traditional truffle hunters like Katerina use trained dogs instead of traditional rakes to help preserve the truffle habitat.
Treasure hunters learn how to cook the local delicacies and can tuck into truffle-infused food paired with local wine – supporting local vintners and farmers with every sip and bite.
The Truffle Treasure Trek is one of Grand Forest Metsovo’s carefully curated meaningful experiences. Perched atop a private mountain, with postcard-perfect views of Pindus Mountain peaks and Metsovo’s old town, the Grand Forest Metsovo’s stone facades and grey stone roof tiles blend seamlessly with the landscape. Located on the edge of the Pindus National Park, the hotel is dedicated to preserving local biodiversity, from Eurasian brown bears to rare Eastern imperial eagles.
Part of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World’s Considerate Collection, certified by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), and adhering to Greenview’s GSTC-recognized sustainable tourism management tools, Grand Forest Metsovo preserves its pristine surroundings by using sympathetic materials in its design and construction with minimal landscape intervention, as well as supporting local artisans and suppliers, and introducing a “local food only” policy (92% of which is organic).
What are you waiting for? Visit Grand Forest Metsovo to unleash your inner Indiana with a truffle treasure hunt.