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.
"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
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.
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 route
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.
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.
Please find here a small selection of photographs taken at and around the refuge. You can be selective with your choices by clicking on the menu options located just above the images. For a more comprehensive selection of images or to view some of the videos from the mountain, use the buttons below for your desired selection.