Climbing to the Roof of Crete

Author Discover Crete

Adventure & Action

Can you think of a better place to enjoy a glass of cinnamon cordial with snow than at the summit of Psiloritis?

Get ready for a special excursion on Sunday, 31 May 2026 with Dromoi Zois.

In their invitation, they mention:

“Next Sunday, we feed all five senses by climbing to the summit of Crete, on an exciting hiking ascent that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime, if they truly want to taste and feel the real Crete...

We head towards the last remaining patches of broken snow, on a route that will give participants the opportunity to admire and take in the endless views from the chapel of Timios Stavros, at the top of Psiloritis. Believe us, there is no better place to enjoy almost the entirety of Crete. Mountains, ridgelines, plains, villages and seas stretch out before us — the Aegean to the north, and the South Cretan and Libyan Seas to the south.

Lakkos Mygerou – Timios Stavros. Essentially the shortest and easiest route to the summit.

An enjoyable easy-difficult excursion into the incomparable Cretan countryside.

Bring with you a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, enough water and optionally cinnamon cordial or sour cherry drink and a glass.

Hiking duration: 5 hours and 30 minutes
Difficulty level: 2

Departure from the Saturday market area (Agia Anna) at 07:00, on Sunday 31/05/2026.

📍 Departure point:
https://www.google.com/maps/dir//35.3306655,25.1406316/@35.3308154,25.1410742,19z?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Our excursions take place in non-urban environments, therefore suitable equipment according to the terrain and season is required.

Information – Registrations ONLY at:
2816007430 & 6947504650

📍 You can also find us in person here:
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Dromoi+Zois+(Roads+of+Life)+Hiking+Club/@35.3312382,25.1366349,19z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x149a598223bb14cf:0xe07eed4abe52a2e!8m2!3d35.3312382!4d25.1366349!16s%2Fg%2F11s38pgp6x?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDUyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D

Communication hours:
Monday – Friday
09:00-14:00 & 18:00-21:00

Please note that membership payments must be completed by Friday afternoon, while cancellations are accepted until Saturday at 13:00.

In case of non-attendance, the registered member is obliged to pay the participation fee.

Find out more about our activities on our website:
www.dromoizois.gr

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/dromoizoiscrete/

The above schedule is indicative and may be modified without notice if deemed necessary for the better conduct of the excursion.