Makrinitsa – Pouri via the western refuge of Mt. Pelion

The route from Makrinitsa to the village of Pouri via the Western refuge of Mt Pelion it’s the main and most well-known connection between Makrinitsa and the remote settlement of Pouri.
The route follows the old routing which was used, in the past, by the mules for the goods transport.

Difficulty

Difficult

Length

Μήκος

16,9 km

Ascent

970 m

Descent

1180 m

Duration

7:00

Navigation

 Starting point

Markrinitsa ➜

 Destination

Pouri ➜

Tips

    • The route from Makrinitsa to the village of Pouri via the Western refuge is long and requires a good fitness level and food supplies.
    • Main water supply location is the Profitis Ilias fountain.
    • In the Western refuge we could find potable water at the deep ravine, located at the eastern side of the hut. The stream keeps running until the end of the summer.
    • The Western refuge of Mt Pelion can host up to 8 people.

    Warnings

    Agios Onoufrios – Makrinitsa

    Zagora – Chania