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Mountaineering / Summits in Psiloritis
Crete's highest massif, topped by Timios Stavros at 2,456m, with the Nida plateau as the usual approach.
Why here
Timios Stavros at 2,456m is the roof of Crete, with a chapel on the summit and the Libyan Sea visible on a clear day. Non-technical but long, exposed and waterless.
Best months
Long day at altitude. Start before dawn in high summer.
Getting there & around
Schools & guides (2)
Alternative Crete
OutfitterRethymno-based guided hiking operator with a dedicated Psiloritis and Timios Stavros summit hike. Licensed with the Greek National Tourism Organisation, MHTE 1041E70000117200.
EOS Heraklion (Greek Mountaineering Club of Heraklion)
GuideMountaineering club running the Prinos refuge and scheduled guided ascents of Timios Stavros from the Nida plateau via the E4, plus rock climbing schools. Phone 2810 227 609, office 20:00 to 22:00 weekdays.
Also good for mountaineering / summits in September:
Torn between Psiloritis and Zermatt for September?
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