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Welcome to Spilios Agapitos!
Refuge A on Mount Olympus is the best known stopping point on the E4 route, as it weaves to the top of Mount Olympus.
With a range of facilities and beds for upto 110, the hostel is well equipped for you trekking needs. Take that first step to the top.
A place among the clouds!
Situated at 2,100m above sea level, this stone refuge is an idea stopping point for both individuals and group treks to the summit of Mount Olympus.
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The refuge is steeped in history and friendly faces!
Refuge A will always welcome you with a smiling face and a friendly atmosphere. The refuge becomes a place where like-minded folk sit and enjoy each others company, after a long trek up or down the mountain. Able to provide for all your basic needs, the refuge is equipped and ready to serve.
The Refuge History
With the refuge nearly ninety years old, there is a great deal of history, behind this remarkable architectural achievement.
Built to it's present stature over the the years, it has grown to be the focus of Mount Olympus travellers, from all over the world.
1913 ~ 2013: 100 years anniversary
On the 2nd August 1913, Christos Kakalos was the first man to ascend to the summit of Mount Olympus.
He was a guide for the Swiss photographer Frederic Boissonnas, and help lead the party to the summit of Mytikas.
"It is possible that Mount Olympus may have supplied the poets with the hint for saying that Jupiter obtained the kingdom of heaven, because Olympus is the common name both of the mountain and of heaven." ~ Lactantius
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Well equipped and ready for your arrival!
Mount Olympus' routes to the top have two main paths. The main E4 travels through the resting spot of Spilios Agapitos. A 110 bed refuge that stands on a perfect outcrop, overlooking the Enipeas gorge.
We are here to service your needs and requirements during your short stay on our little piece of heaven.
- Booking
Staying the night?
Visit this page to make inquiries to see if there is space to sleep at the refuge for your stay.
The refuge has 110 beds, but do check the availability before walking up.
Requirements for stay
To help you have a pleasant stay, we request that certain items are bought with you. There is a list on the bookings page.
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Olympus Links
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- Trails
Making paths to the top!
There are many paths that criss-cross around the mountain slopes. They have been listed with degrees of difficulties to help you understand the effort required. From Refuge A itself, there are several routes which are listed here.
Always ask the refuge managers about weather conditions and requirements.
Trail One
Litochoro - Prionia - Spilios Agapitos
Taking the E4 routeDifficulty: Medium
Time: 8hrs
Trail Two
Trail Three
Spilios Agapitos - Skala - Mytikas
Taking the E4 routeDifficulty: Medium/Hard
Time: 3hrs
Trail Four
Trail Five
Spilios Agapitos - Plateau of the Muses (Kakalos refuge)
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 2hrs
- Location
How to get here!
The entrance to the Enipeas gorge is located near the village of Litochoro. You will find direction via road, train and from the two main airports in Greece; Athens and Thessaloniki.
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Magnificent landscapes
Mount Olympus is not only home to hundreds of fauna and flora species, but has some of the most amazing vistas. The beauty of this place is totally breath-taking.
Here we have provided a small look at some of this beauty.
Interested in contributing
If you'd like to participate in sending an image, please send via the email address, listed on the contact page.
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