{"id":4498,"date":"2017-08-07T20:57:35","date_gmt":"2017-08-07T17:57:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.olympusview.gr\/?page_id=4498"},"modified":"2018-07-16T18:24:03","modified_gmt":"2018-07-16T15:24:03","slug":"olympus-marathon-3-3","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.olympusview.gr\/en\/olympus-marathon-3-3\/","title":{"rendered":"MOUNT OLYMPUS REFUGES"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are nine refuges operating on Olympus to date, meeting the needs of visitors, hikers, walkers, climbers and mountaineers on annual basis. Additionally, there are six more refuges, called necessity refuges, at pivotal points along the main routes to the peaks of Mount Olympus.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Refuge \u0391 or Spilios Agapitos Refuge
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\n\u0399t belongs to the\u00a0\u00a0Hellenic Federation of Mountaineering & Climbing\u00a0<\/a>and it is situated at an altitude of 2.060 m, at the location \u201cBalkoni\u201d. The refuge was built in 1930 and it is used as a woodcutters hut ever since<\/h3>\n

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It operates as a mountain shelter since the 1950\u2019s whereas currently it constitutes the second largest shelter in our country, as a result of many years of effort not only on the side of the Hellenic Federation of Mountaineering & Climbing but mostly on the side of Kostas Zolotas, keeper of the shelter for more than 50 years. It sleeps 110 people and it provides a fully equipped kitchen, restaurant, toilets and bathrooms. It also provides rescue services, and a heliport.
\nIt operates from the mid of May to the end of October.<\/p>\n

Contact numbers: 2352081800-81839
\nWebsite:\u00a0mountolympus.gr<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n


\nHellenic Hiking Association Refuge \u201cGiosos Apostolidis\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

It was named after Joseph (Giosos) Apostolidis, who is responsible for the establishment of many new routes leading to the Plateau of Muses. Giosos Apostolides died after falling from Mytikas Louki on May 4th 1964. The monument built in the honor of Giosos Apostolides lies a few meters from the refuge.<\/h3>\n

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The refuge is located at an altitude of 2.697 m. in the gap between the peaks of Tumba and Profitis Ilias and it is a property of the Hellenic Hiking Association of Thessaloniki. It sleeps 80 people and it has a fully equipped kitchen, restaurant and toilets. It operates from the beginning of June to the end of October, and the rest of the year following consultation with the operators. In the winter, the shelter\u2019s antechamber remains opened at all times as a necessity refuge.<\/h3>\n

Contact numbers: 2351082840 \u2013 2310224710 (\u03a3.\u0395.\u039f. \u0398\u03b5\u03c3\u03c3\u03b1\u03bb\u03bf\u03bd\u03af\u03ba\u03b7\u03c2) \u2013 6939777064 (Nikos Tsavdaris) \u2013 6948043655 (Lazaros Botelis)
\nWebsite:\u00a0apostolidisrefuge.gr<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\nRefuge C \u201cChristos Kakkalos\u201d<\/p>\n

It is located at the eastern edge of Mouson Plateau at an altitude of 2.648 m and it has been named after Christos Kakkalos, who made the first recorded ascent to Mytikas, the highest peak of Olympus, on 2 August, 1913. Christos Kakallos led the expedition of the Swiss Daniel Baud-Bovy and Fred Boissonnas.<\/h3>\n

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It sleeps 23 people and operates from the end of May to the end of October, as well as in the winter (from December to April).
\nContact number: 6937361689 (Michalis Styllas)
\nWebsite:\u00a0olympus-climbing.gr<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

\nPetrostrouga Refuge<\/p>\n

It is built in a wonderful forest of beech trees and perennial bushes at an altitude of 1.950 m., and it is operated by Hellenic Rescue Team. It has can accommodate up to 90 people, and it has been recently renovated thanks to the voluntary contribution of HRT members. The shelter constitutes a base especially for winter ascents, since it remains opened all year long. For the summer months there are available new climbing routes to a near rock, giving climbers the opportunity to exercise their favorite sport.<\/h3>\n

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Those who are interested may gather more information regarding Petrostrouga Refuge on Mount Olympus and make reservations by contacting the Secretariat of the Central Administration of HRT at number 2310-310649 or by email at inform@hrt.org.gr, You may also contact shelter\u2019s administrators, Nektarios Parmakis (6977 246350) and Tilemachos Aigyptiadis (6948 821513).<\/h3>\n

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Refuge B or \u201cVrysopoules\u201d or \u201cKEOAX\u201d Refuge<\/p>\n

It is located on the south side of Mount Olympus at an altitude of 1.800 m., above Mavratza Gorge. It may accommodate 25 people. The refuge is located within the Mountain\u00a0Ski\u00a0Warfare\u00a0Training Center (\u039a\u0395\u039f\u0391\u03a7) of Hellenic Army Special Forces. Therefore, it is required to notify the military base in time in case of upcoming reservations, by contacting number 2493062163 or 2493023467 Hellenic Skiing and Mountaineering Club of Elassona.<\/h3>\n

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The refuge constitutes an ideal base for mountaeineering ski towards Megali Gourna and the peaks of Kalogeros, Agios Antonios and Skolios. No blankets are available at the refuge.<\/h3>\n

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<\/strong>Koromilia Leptokarya Refuge<\/p>\n

Brand new refuge with a capacity for 16 people, at the location Koromilies Leptokaryas, built at an altitude of 950 m. The access to the shelter is facilitated through a dirt road. No equipped kitchen and permanent keeper available.\u2028(Information: Municipality of Eastern Olympus, Contact Number: 2352031242).<\/h3>\n

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(Photo \u00a9\u00a07lt-laris.lar.sch.gr<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n

\nKrevatia Vrontou Refuge<\/p>\n

It is located at an altitude of 950 m., with a capacity for 20 people and excellent view to the northern side and the steep slopes of the mountain. It serves as a base for many hiking trails, towards the lower parts of the mountain and the peaks.<\/h3>\n

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Apart from hiking trails, there are also mountain bike trails and sport climbing routes. It operates every weekend all year long.\u2028(Information: Management Agency of Olympus National Park, Contact Number: 2352083000 and Municipality of Dion-Olympus, Contact Number: 2351351000).\u2028Contact Number of the Keeper: 6978278548<\/h3>\n


\n<\/strong>Refuge D, \u201cStavros\u201d, or \u201cDimitrios Boundolas\u201d
\nLocated at \u201cStavros\u201d, at an altitude of 950 m, along the way from Litochoro to Prionia. It has been named after Dimitrios Boundolas, one of the best Greek alpinists of the 1980\u2019s, who was killed in an avalanche in October 1985 at Annapurna South of Himalayan.<\/h3>\n

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\n<\/a>It has a capacity for 30 people and it provides a fully equipped kitchen and restaurant. It offers an amazing view to the plain of Pieria and the sea. Throughout the summer months, it is open all the time as well as on holidays and weekends all year long. The surrounding landscape is ideal as a take off point for hang-gliding.
\nContact Number: 2352084100
\nWebsite:\u00a0eosthessalonikis.gr<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n


\n<\/strong>Koromilia Dion Refuge
\nThis new refuge with a view to Thermaikos Golf is located at an altitude of approximately 1000m. Access to the refuge is facilitated through a forest road from Agios Konstantinos as well as through the path that crosses Orlia Gorge. Petrostrouga Refuge as well as Mouson Plateau are also easily accessible from the refuge. The refuge also facilitates canyoning in Orlia Canyon.<\/h3>\n

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The refuge is divided into two floors, and it is equipped with 17 beds separated into 3 rooms (4-5-8), it faces east, it is sunny and rather warm. Around the refuge, there is also plenty of room for tents.
\nContact Number: 6945661104-6975573009<\/h3>\n

NECCESSITY REFUGES
\nThese refuges are small buildings that can be used in the winter in cases of emergency. They simply offer a shelter and in some of them, there are beds. The capacity of these refuges in terms of visitor numbers are purely indicative and in cases of need, they may provide shelter for more people. These refuges are used only in cases of emergency.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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NAME<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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ALTIDUTE<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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CAPACITY<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Agios Antonios<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2.817 m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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9 people<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Ano Pigadi<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1.400 m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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18 people<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Christaki<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2.550 m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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10 people<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Kostas Migkotsidis-Vrisopoules<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2.450 m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6 people<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Livadaki-National Park Outpost<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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2.100 m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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5 people<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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Salatoura- Pyrofylakio<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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1.850 m<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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6 people<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\u201cAno Pigadi\u201d Refuge<\/p>\n

This Refuge is located at an altitude of 1.417 m and has a capacity for 18 beds. It is equipped with a fireplace, a wood-burning stove and a kitchen. Access by car is facilitated from Agios Ioannis in Litochoro or from P. Leptokarya (dirt road 19.5 or 22.5 km.). The refuge is a property of the Hellenic Hiking Association in Leptokarya.<\/p>\n

Website:\u00a0facebook.com\/seo.leptokaria<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\u201cKostas Migkotsidis\u201d Refuge<\/p>\n

Starting from \u201cVrisopoules\u201d, where \u039a\u0395\u039f\u0391\u03a7 (Hellenic Special Forces Training Camp) is located, and after 2\u00a0\u00bd hours of intense ascent to an altitude of 2.450 m stands the necessity refuge \u201cKostas Migkotsidis\u201d. This refuge was built in 1981 by 735-\u0394\u03a3\u0395 (Military Works Directorate) of EU-OHQ (1\u03b7\u03c2 \u03a3\u03c4\u03c1\u03b1\u03c4\u03b9\u03ac\u03c2) and on the 1st of April 2006 it was renamed to \u201cRESERVE SERGEANT (NAVY) MIGKOTSIDIS KOSTANTINOS REFUGE\u201d in the memory of the unfortunate climber and commando who lost his life at Kazania, Olympus, on 2 February 2006. This small necessity refuge is equipped with nine military dormitories, a heating stove, wireless, two small benches, and some stools.<\/h3>\n

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\u201cAgios Antonios\u201d Refuge<\/p>\n

In 1961 the School of Physics and Mathematical Science of the University of Thessaloniki founded this building on the peak Agios Antonios, to operate as a Scientific Center \u2013 Weather Station, for the study of Olympus climate and for weather observations.<\/p>\n

The building operated only in the summers and it could be used as a necessity refuge in case of an emergency. Foundation excavations brought to light random pieces of marble sculptures and stone slabs, remains of pottery, copper coins as well as a golden coin. The station operated for 18 years. Today it serves as a necessity refuge.\u00a0It is equipped with first aid supplies by the Hellenic Rescue Team.<\/h3>\n

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\n<\/strong>\u201cChristakis Hut\u201d Necessity Refuge<\/p>\n

It is located at \u201cMegali Gourna\u201d, at an altitude of 2.550 m along the route of the path \u03954, Kokkinopilos-Skala.<\/h3>\n

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\u00a0(Photo \u00a9\u00a0facebook.com\/christakisrefuge<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n

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\u201cLivadaki\u201d Necessity Refuge<\/p>\n

At the location \u201cLivadaki\u201d (2.100 m), just below \u201cSimaioforos\u201d peak (2.382 m) stands a small necessity refuge available for an overnight stay only after consultation with the\u00a0Hellenic Mountaineering Club\u00a0<\/a><\/strong>of Litochoro . The refuge is equipped with fireplace and may accommodate maximum 5 people. Water is taken from an outdoor rainwater tank that is not always clean. The refuge was founded in 1955 by the Forest Department.<\/h3>\n

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\u201cSalatoura\u201d Necessity Refuge<\/h3>\n

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At the location \u201cSalatoura\u201d (1.850 m.), over \u201cMavratza\u201d Gorge, stands an old fire-lookout tower with a capacity for six people. The abandoned fire-lookout tower at Salatoura, Olympos, was transferred to the Hellenic Resque Team by the Fire Department of Elassona and the Forest Department of Larisa for the purpose of its reconstruction and reopening as a fire-lookout tower and necessity refuge. It is located on an edge leading to \u201cKitros\u201d peak (2.416 m.). The refuge is equipped with a kitchen, toilets, water, heating, telephone.\u2028Information:\u00a0Skiing Mountaineering Club of Elassona
\nInformation:\u00a0Skiing Mountaineering Club of Elassona<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Olympus\u00a0Refuges Map<\/strong><\/h3>\n