Night ascent to Psiloritis

Night ascent to Psiloritis

Watch the dawn from the island's highest peak and experience everyday life at a shepherd's hut

ACTIVE PERIOD
Every Saturday
April - November
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
4
DURATION
12 - 14 hours
MINIMUM PARTICIPANTS
2
Night ascent to Psiloritis
Price from €115
PRICE FROM € 115 - DECLARE INTEREST

Overview

This is a hike that has been made frequently since ancient times by pilgrims bringing offerings to the sanctuary of the peak next to the stone chapel. Today, hundreds of faithful continue to bring their offerings in preparation for the local festival every September.

We will camp  at the summit next to the Timios Stavros stone-built church to watch the sunrise, have coffee or mountain tea and breakfast, before we begin the descent. You can expect to return at Lakko Mygerou around noon depending on the group's pace as the descent is more challenging.
Following that, we will visit the shepherd's hut for lunch and a practical workshop such as cheesemaking.

The shepherd's hut

A unique place within the Psiloritis UNESCO Geopark where various seasonal workshops and activities  are offered for visitors to  participate while in Crete, such as learning how to grow vegetables, cooking Cretan cuisine, and shearing sheep. In the autumn, visitors can also attend entertaining events at a tsikoudia distillery. Additionally, there are opportunities year-round to observe the production of famous Cretan cheeses like graviera, mizithra, and anthotyro.

Meeting time
00.00 – 00.30
End of activity time
12.00 – 14.00
Meeting point
Lakkos Mygerou (Mylopotamos Meadows)

Highlights

  • Sunrise on top of Crete
  • Wild camp next to a pilgrimage point
  • Hands-on experience at a shepherd’s hut
DISTANCE
12 km
SUN EXPOSURE
50%
ALTITUDE
2.456 m
ASCEND
879 m
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DESCEND
879 m
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General Info

DURATION
12 - 14 hours
ACTIVE PERIOD
Every Saturday
April - November
PRICE

115€/person for 8-10 participants

130€/person for 6-7 participants

145€/person for 4-5 participants

Transfer, with extra charge:

75€/person for 4-5 participants

55€/person for 6-7 participants

45€/person for 8-10 participants

Participation requirements

  • Ages between 12 - 60 years old
  • Good physical condition
  • Lack of acrophobia
  • Lack of high altitude

Tour inclusions

  • English / Italian speaking Trekking Hellas Guide
  • First aid kit
  • UHF/VHF Radio Communication
  • Photo service
  • Transportation from Rethymnon Marina
  • Breakfast
  • Liability insurance

Tour Exclusions

  • What is not mentioned above

Equipment

Agency

Trekking Hellas Chania

Crete

Phone: (+30) 693 699 2700

Natasha Balta (+30) 6936 992700

Email: chania@trekking.gr

Address:

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