Portaria, Makrinitsa & the high mountain
Hania → Agriolefkes & Schidzouravli peaks (circular)
A high-mountain loop from the ski centre over two of Pelion's summits, with a 360° panorama from Olympus to Athos.
- Distance
- 11.4 km
- Time
- ≈ 5 to 5.5 h
- Difficulty
- Demanding
- Ascent
- 600 m
- Start
- EOS refuge, Hania ski centre
Distances and times are approximate, gathered from public trail sources. Always check the route and conditions locally before setting out.
The high roof of Pelion. From the Hania pass and the alpine-club refuge, this loop climbs through beech forest to the open summits of Agriolefkes (~1,470 m) and Schidzouravli.
The walk
A traverse of the tops with a vast panorama, on a clear day from Mount Olympus to Mount Athos, the Pagasetic Gulf and the Sporades islands, past the Golgothas memorial, on marked trails and ski pistes.
Good to know
- Demanding and high, best June to October (snow is likely November to May).
- No water on the route, carry your own.
- Trailhead coordinates to be confirmed before we add the Google Earth link.