{"id":36484,"date":"2025-02-11T18:57:39","date_gmt":"2025-02-11T18:57:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slowtravelgreece.com\/?page_id=36484"},"modified":"2025-11-11T17:43:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T17:43:43","slug":"mountain-refuges-greece","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.slowtravelgreece.com\/el\/mountain-refuges-greece\/","title":{"rendered":"Mountain refuges Greece"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"36484\" class=\"elementor elementor-36484\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;ha_cmc_init_switcher&quot;:&quot;no&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<header class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-45895bf9 elementor-section-height-min-height elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-items-middle\" data-id=\"45895bf9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;shape_divider_bottom&quot;:&quot;book&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shape elementor-shape-bottom\" data-negative=\"false\">\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 1000 100\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"elementor-shape-fill\" d=\"M194,99c186.7,0.7,305-78.3,306-97.2c1,18.9,119.3,97.9,306,97.2c114.3-0.3,194,0.3,194,0.3s0-91.7,0-100c0,0,0,0,0-0 L0,0v99.3C0,99.3,79.7,98.7,194,99z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5c53886b\" data-id=\"5c53886b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f467e6c elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2f467e6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Have You Explored the Mystic Mountains of Greece?\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/header>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7f0f7681 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7f0f7681\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2ca40cf0\" data-id=\"2ca40cf0\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-705772e elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"705772e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUNDISCOVERED GREECE\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f0c551f elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"f0c551f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Have You Explored the Mystic Mountains of Greece?\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66c126e5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"66c126e5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDid you know that 80% of Greece is covered by mountains? The Pindus mountain range stretches across the country&#8217;s center from northwest to southeast, reaching a peak elevation of 2,637 meters. In this section, you&#8217;ll find a comprehensive list of mountain refuges throughout Greece, providing the ideal base for your next adventure.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b706503 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b706503\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn this section, you&#8217;ll find a comprehensive list of mountain refuges throughout Greece, providing the ideal base for your next adventure.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cb8f0ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cb8f0ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWhether you&#8217;re a seasoned mountaineer, an outdoor enthusiast, or simply looking for a peaceful retreat in nature, these refuges provide comfort, hospitality, and direct access to some of Greece\u2019s most stunning trails and peaks.\nFrom the legendary Mount Olympus to the rugged beauty of Pindos, Zagori, and beyond, discover hidden gems, plan your stay, and embark on an unforgettable journey into the heart of Greece\u2019s wilderness.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-71e542d1\" data-id=\"71e542d1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ea732a0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"ea732a0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div 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class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-34195a2d elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"34195a2d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-4b8ce82e\" data-id=\"4b8ce82e\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76ec4656 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76ec4656\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The most breathtaking mountainous spots <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-82b8456 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"82b8456\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Let's start your journey!<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c56a13\" data-id=\"2c56a13\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-10536c0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"10536c0\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fe6d39a\" data-id=\"fe6d39a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b9c9910 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4b9c9910\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAn overview OF\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38a989d1 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"38a989d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">MOUNTAIN REFUGES IN GREECE<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-1586dec9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1586dec9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-no\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f58bbab\" data-id=\"f58bbab\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7694a95d elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7694a95d\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-2a815e6c\" data-id=\"2a815e6c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d70b225 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"d70b225\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"huge huge-house-04\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-7ff2f74c elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7ff2f74c\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6d4186ae\" data-id=\"6d4186ae\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ee83b88 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ee83b88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Tzoumerka,  Epirus\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4789d63d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4789d63d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Kattaraktis mountain refuge<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36f68f4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"36f68f4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSituated just below Katafidi Peak (2,393m), the highest and most recognizable summit of Tzoumerka in the Ioannina regional unit of Epirus, Greece, the refuge is more than just a scenic stop for coffee &#8211; it is a welcoming place to rest and recharge.\nThe shelter offers comfortable sleeping arrangements, an organized and fully equipped kitchen, and serves both hot and cold drinks, as well as freshly prepared meals. \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-039d9c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"039d9c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIdeal for outdoor enthusiasts, the refuge provides access to a range of alpine activities, including hiking, mountaineering, and ice climbing. Those seeking a more immersive nature experience can camp free of charge; however, access to the refuge&#8217;s facilities requires a small fee.\nWith its prime location in the heart of the Tzoumerka mountain range, the refuge serves as the perfect base for exploring breathtaking trails, waterfalls, and panoramic viewpoints, making it an essential destination for mountain lovers.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5a8113 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"c5a8113\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Kattaraktis%20mountain%20refuge&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Kattaraktis mountain refuge\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Kattaraktis mountain refuge\"\n\t\t\t src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fea6b6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2fea6b6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWith its prime location in the heart of the Tzoumerka mountain range, the refuge serves as the perfect base for exploring breathtaking trails, waterfalls, and panoramic viewpoints, making it an essential destination for mountain lovers.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1733f8d7 elementor-align-right elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"1733f8d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/katarraktismountainrefuge.com\/en\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">TAKE ME TO THEIR OFFICIAL WEBSITE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1877a59 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"1877a59\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-6abbffc\" data-id=\"6abbffc\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa75eef elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"aa75eef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"369\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.slowtravelgreece.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/valia-calda-1024x369.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-37141 lazyload\" alt=\"valia calda refuge\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.slowtravelgreece.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/valia-calda-1024x369.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.slowtravelgreece.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/valia-calda-300x108.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.slowtravelgreece.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/valia-calda-768x277.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.slowtravelgreece.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/valia-calda-1536x554.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.slowtravelgreece.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/valia-calda-2048x738.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.slowtravelgreece.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/valia-calda-18x6.jpg 18w, https:\/\/www.slowtravelgreece.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/valia-calda-600x216.jpg 600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; 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Nestled at an altitude of 1,050 meters, the refuge is surrounded by the stunning natural beauty of the Aoos River, which flows through the village, creating a serene and inviting atmosphere. This prime location makes it an excellent base for exploring the Pindus National Park, one of Greece\u2019s most pristine and biodiverse natural reserves.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d944e2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"3d944e2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Valia%20Calda%20Mountain%20refuge&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Valia Calda Mountain refuge\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Valia Calda Mountain refuge\"\n\t\t\t src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div 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elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4feb550\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Melissourgoi Mountain Refuge is a tranquil escape in the heart of the Tzoumerka mountain range, near the village of Melissourgoi in the Arta region of Epirus, Greece. Nestled at 1,023 meters above sea level, it offers breathtaking views and a warm, inviting atmosphere.  \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0682b8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0682b8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWith space for up to 30 guests in shared rooms, the refuge provides modern comforts, including a fully equipped kitchen, a cozy common room with a fireplace, and a playground for families. Adventure seekers can explore a network of scenic hiking trails, leading to striking rock formations, crystal-clear springs, and cascading waterfalls. A must-visit is the Kefalovryso Waterfalls, accessible via a picturesque 40-minute hike through lush forest.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0a1e82b elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"0a1e82b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Melissourgoi%20Mounatin%20refuge&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Melissourgoi Mounatin refuge\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Melissourgoi Mounatin refuge\"\n\t\t\t src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8514e92 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8514e92\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAdventure seekers can explore a network of scenic hiking trails, leading to striking rock formations, crystal-clear springs, and cascading waterfalls. 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Today, Koziakas boasts an extensive network of trails, catering to all levels of hikers\u2014from short and easy routes to more demanding treks.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-850ce23 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"850ce23\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt the Koziakas Mountain Refuge, visitors can stay overnight or stop for a meal and rest while hiking or biking. The refuge offers a cozy atmosphere, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the stunning mountain views.\nKoziakas is a top spot for mountain biking, with a network of trails weaving through its forests.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e01d8b elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"3e01d8b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Koziakas%20mountain%20refuge&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Koziakas mountain refuge\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Koziakas mountain refuge\"\n\t\t\t src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26ab69f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"26ab69f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Trail running is also popular, offering a challenging experience on rugged paths and varied terrain. At the mountain\u2019s foothills, the Pertouli Ski Center sits beside lush meadows, while rock climbing enthusiasts can find excellent routes near Pyli. 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Nestled amidst a lush forest of pine, fir, and cedar, this two-story stone mountain refuge combines modern amenities with safety and comfort.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75cca4d elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"75cca4d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=smolikas%20mountain%20shelter&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"smolikas mountain shelter\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"smolikas mountain shelter\"\n\t\t\t src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e80020 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e80020\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAccommodating up to 24 guests, it offers a fully equipped kitchen serving breakfast and homemade meals, featuring traditional dishes.\nOutdoor enthusiasts can explore scenic hiking and cycling trails, immersing themselves in the natural beauty of the surrounding wilderness. The refuge is accessible from Konitsa, Zagori via Vrysochori, and the Vasilitsa Ski Center.\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2584f7 elementor-align-right elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"e2584f7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.katafygiosmolika.gr\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">TAKE ME TO THEIR OFFICIAL WEBSITE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-35d7e4ad\" data-id=\"35d7e4ad\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-ccce9 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ccce9\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-5ebf44b1\" data-id=\"5ebf44b1\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b026286 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"b026286\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"huge huge-house-04\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-fb72f37 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fb72f37\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-597e1816\" data-id=\"597e1816\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-76b877db elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"76b877db\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMount Olympus, Central Macedonia\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-556f9692 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"556f9692\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Spilios Agapitos Refuge <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a5556ed elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a5556ed\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tRefuge A (Spilios Agapitos) is a stone-built mountain refuge located along the E4 trail, which leads to the summit of Mount Olympus. Perched on a strategically positioned rocky outcrop at 2,100m, this inviting refuge serves as an ideal resting point for hikers on their way to the top.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d9b3d9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"1d9b3d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Spilios%20Agapitos%20%28Zolotas%29%20Refuge&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Spilios Agapitos (Zolotas) Refuge\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Spilios Agapitos (Zolotas) Refuge\"\n\t\t\t src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4501a07 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4501a07\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe mountain shelter is spacious and well-equipped, accommodating up to 110 guests in comfortable sleeping quarters. It features fully functional cooking facilities that provide meals in two large dining areas, ensuring visitors are well-fed and energized for their journey. Additionally, essential sanitary amenities are available in both sleeping areas to ensure a comfortable stay.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2fb047b elementor-align-right elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"2fb047b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mountolympus.gr\/en\/index.php\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">TAKE ME TO THEIR OFFICIAL WEBSITE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-8c29c0e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8c29c0e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-e4cfd39\" data-id=\"e4cfd39\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5623860 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"5623860\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"huge huge-house-04\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c719ddb elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c719ddb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTZOUMERKA, EPIRUS\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aada06f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"aada06f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pramanta Mountain Refuge <\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8304091 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"8304091\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=Pramanta%20Mountain%20refuge&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"Pramanta Mountain refuge\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"Pramanta Mountain refuge\"\n\t\t\t src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-04db9aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"04db9aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Pramanta Mountain Refuge sits at the foot of Strogoula Mountain in Issioma, welcoming visitors year-round. It offers 26 beds across three rooms, each with a private bathroom. Guests should bring their own sheets or sleeping bags.  \n\nThe refuge features a fully equipped kitchen and provides meals with advance arrangement. Reservations can be made by phone. For those passing through, drinks are available in the shared areas and courtyard from 10:00 AM until sunset.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13e8ed1 elementor-align-right elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"13e8ed1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tzoumerkarefuge.com\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">TAKE ME TO THEIR OFFICIAL WEBSITE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-fd57431 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fd57431\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;,&quot;_ha_eqh_enable&quot;:false}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-extended\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-fd5be3e\" data-id=\"fd5be3e\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6da3460 elementor-view-default elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon\" data-id=\"6da3460\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"huge huge-house-04\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-752b316 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"752b316\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Central greece\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-104028e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"104028e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Mount Parnassos Shelter<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e2c48cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e2c48cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Mount Parnassos Shelter is situated at an altitude of 1,820 meters on the western slopes of Gerontovrachos Peak.\nThe Parnassos Mountain Refuge is a cozy retreat nestled on the slopes of Mount Parnassos, one of Greece\u2019s most famous mountains. Located just about 180 km from Athens, it offers a convenient escape for nature lovers, hikers, and adventure seekers.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a40ad11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"a40ad11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-src=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=%CE%9F%CF%81%CE%B5%CE%B9%CE%BD%CF%8C%20%CE%BA%CE%B1%CF%84%CE%B1%CF%86%CF%8D%CE%B3%CE%B9%CE%BF%20%CE%A0%CE%B1%CF%81%CE%BD%CE%B1%CF%83%CF%83%CE%BF%CF%8D&#038;t=m&#038;z=10&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"\u039f\u03c1\u03b5\u03b9\u03bd\u03cc \u03ba\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1\u03c6\u03cd\u03b3\u03b9\u03bf \u03a0\u03b1\u03c1\u03bd\u03b1\u03c3\u03c3\u03bf\u03cd\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"\u039f\u03c1\u03b5\u03b9\u03bd\u03cc \u03ba\u03b1\u03c4\u03b1\u03c6\u03cd\u03b3\u03b9\u03bf \u03a0\u03b1\u03c1\u03bd\u03b1\u03c3\u03c3\u03bf\u03cd\"\n\t\t\t src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" class=\"lazyload\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7be6a11 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7be6a11\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCompared to Mount Parnitha, which is much closer to Athens (just 40 km away), Parnassos provides a higher-altitude experience with breathtaking views, dense fir forests, and access to the renowned Parnassos Ski Center. The refuge serves as an ideal base for exploring scenic trails, rock climbing, and enjoying winter sports.\nWith comfortable lodging, essential amenities, and stunning surroundings, the Parnassos Mountain Refuge is perfect for a weekend getaway from the city, offering both relaxation and outdoor adventure.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2a577f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f2a577f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis shelter offers accommodations for up to 33 people across four different rooms. It is named \u201cMichalis Defner\u201d in honor of a distinguished climber and skier who was part of the Greek Battalion of Skiers during World War II, serving on the Greek-Albanian border.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5a854a1 elementor-align-right elementor-mobile-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"5a854a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/RefugeDefner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">TAKE ME TO THEIR OFFICIAL WEBSITE<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have You Explored the Mystic Mountains of Greece? UNDISCOVERED GREECE Have You Explored the Mystic Mountains of Greece? Did you know that 80% of Greece is covered by mountains? The Pindus mountain range stretches across the country&#8217;s center from northwest to southeast, reaching a peak elevation of 2,637 meters. 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