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Welcome to Mount Olympus Refuge
If this is your first visit, this page will help you understand how the refuge operates and what to expect during your stay. You will find essential information about access routes, facilities, opening periods, and general conditions on the mountain. Reading this section carefully will help you prepare appropriately and ensure a safer, more enjoyable experience.
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Refuge A “Spilios Agapitos” in a nutshell!
Refuge A (Spilios Agapitos) is a magnificent stone building situated on the E4 route that weaves it’s way to the top of Mount Olympus. Located on a well situated, stone outcrop at 2,100m, this welcoming hostel is a great stopping point on your journey to the top.
The refuge itself is spacious and well-equipped to handle upto 110 sleeping visitors. It houses the necessary cooking facilities that can serve guests in two large dining areas. All the necessary sanitary facilities are also provided in both of the refuges sleeping areas.
The refuge, known locally as Zolota (due to the surnames of the mangers over the years), has been modified over the years to become a relaxing and pleasant place to spend some quality time on the mountain. A place to get away from it all! And if you can’t, we now have WiFi! Read More
Mount Olympus in a nutshell
Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece. At a height of 2,918m above sea level, it towers over Northern Greece, and can be seen as far away as Thessaloniki. It is situated on the borders of Thessaly and Macedonia.
Olympus has 52 peaks in total, but the two main peaks are Mytikas, the highest peak, and Skolio, the second highest. The mountain is accessible all year round, but caution is advised in the winter months. There are seven main refuges on the mountain and several emergency shelters. Most of the refuges are open in the spring and summer months only. Each with varying seasonal times.
Situated on the E4 route, there are many paths that can be followed around the mountain, that all have a pleasant and wonderful scenery, that will make any trek well worth the effort. The journey to the top can begin at Litochoro, where the E4 starts on Olympus, or you can begin the climb at the last car park at Prionia. The trek can be done quite easily over a pleasant two days, but with this much beauty, why not spend some time taking it in, and that amazing tranquil silence. Read More
