43rd Pan-Cretan Mountaineering Event – Strovili, Lasithi
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Adventure & Action
Adventure & Action


Every year, mountaineers from all the Mountaineering Clubs of Crete come together to hike and get to know each other better. This year, the meeting is organized by the Lasithi Mountaineering Club and will be hosted at the Strovili Refuge (1,358 m) above the Limnakaro Plateauon Mt Dikti. The event includes camping in tents, food, festivities, and ascents to nearby peaks.
Detailed Program
Saturday, 06/09/2025
- 16:00–18:00 Arrival – Tent setup
- 18:30 Release of eagles by ANIMA
- 19:00 Greetings – Speeches
- 19:30 Dinner
- 20:30 Live music with Iason Pitarokoilis’ band
Sunday, 07/09/2025
- 06:00–06:30 Breakfast
- 06:45 Start of the challenging hike: Afentis Peak (2,141 m) – 8 hrs – Difficulty Level 3
- 08:00 Start of the easy hike: Strovili Peak (1,550 m) – 1 hr – Difficulty Level 1
- 15:00–16:00 Farewell – Closing of the 43rd P.O.S.
Participation Registration: Deadline – Friday, 29/08/2025.


Organization Notes
- Please bring your own food and drink utensils, as there will be no single-use plastics.
- Access to the Limnakaro Plateau is easy for all vehicles or small buses. Participants will walk up to the refuge via a 1.5 km trail or dirt road, while gear will be transported by farm vehicles.
- The camping area is on terraced ground around the refuge. There are 4 toilets plus one accessible for people with disabilities.
- Participants must pack their belongings before starting the hike.


Leader: The Club’s Board
Departure time: 13:00 from the Archaeological Museum.
Payment details:
Transfer the participation fee to the IBAN of EOS Heraklion and inform the Club by sending the deposit slip via email.
Note: Any bank transfer fees are your responsibility (OUR).
- IBAN Alpha Bank: GR76 0140 6610 6610 0233 0001 166
- IBAN Piraeus Bank: GR05 0171 9120 0069 1215 4711 881
Mobile: 6971535328 (Only for IRIS payments from Eurobank – Not for info or registrations)
Info – Registrations: Monday to Friday, 20:00–22:00, at the offices of the Heraklion Mountaineering Club, 53 Dikaiosynis Street, Heraklion, Tel. 2810 227 609, Email: info@eos-her.gr

