Driving a wild paved road to Buzi Pass in North West Greece

Βούζι Pass is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 1,747m (5,731ft) above sea level, located on the boundary between the Ioannina and Grevena regional units of Greece. It’s one of the highest roads in the country.

Buzi Pass

Where is Buzi Pass?

Set high in the Pindus mountain range, the pass links Epirus and West Macedonia in the northwestern part of the country.

Is the road through Buzi Pass paved?

The road through the summit is fully paved. It’s a defiant road with countless turns and steep sections. There are also a few narrow stretches along the way.

How long is the road to Buzi Pass?

The road is 12.7 km (7.89 miles) long and runs north-south from Fourka (a village in the Ioannina regional unit) to Samarina (a village in the Grevena regional unit). Samarina is considered one of the highest villages in the country.