Christos Kakalos Refuge

The Plateau of the Muses is dominated by the refuge “Christos Kakalos” at an altitude of 2,650 meters. Its name honours the first guide of Olympus and conqueror of the mythical mountain, Christos Kakalos. Kakalos accompanied the first conquerors of Olympus, the Swiss Frederic Boissonas, a famous photographer and publisher, and Daniel Baud-Bovy, author and art critic, who reached the highest peak of Olympus on August 2, 1913.

Christakis Refuge

The Christakis Refuge located at the “Megali Gourna” basin, at an altitude of 2.550 meters. They’re an excellent starting point towards Mytikas, the highest peak of Mt. Olympus, as well as other peaks, such as Agios Antonios and Skolio. There are 16 beds (1o in the refuge, 6 in the bivouac). The refuge features wireless radio, a fireplace, a dining table and chairs, while the bivouac also has a fireplace. Both are accessible by road from Kalyvia.

Giosos Apostolidis Refuge

Located on the Muses plateau, at an altitude of 2.697 m, it constitutes the starting point for conquering Mytikas, the highest peak of Mt. Olympus, and the peaks Profitis Ilias and Stefani. Climbing enthusiasts can enjoy their favorite adventure on the steep slopes of Stefani and Skolio. The refuge can host up to 80 persons, featuring a fully-organized kitchen, restaurant, lounge with fireplace, enclosed balcony with sofas and tables on the upper floor, landline phone and toilets. The shelter’s water is not drinkable, yet bottled water is available from the kitchen. During the winter season, the refuge’s outside area remains open in order to serve as an emergency shelter.

Koromilia Refuge | Dion

This is one of the newest refuges on Mt. Olympus. Located at Koromilia of Dion at an altitude of 1.020 m, it can house up to 16 persons and is accessible by road.

Krevatia Vrontou Refuge

It’s located on the northern side of Mt. Olympus, on the upper side of the plateau, at an altitude of 1.005 meters. It can house up to 20 persons and also features a restaurant. The view from the refuge is breathtaking, while its location serves as a starting point for hiking, mountain biking and climbing. It can be accessed either by car from Vrontou, or on foot from Agioi Apostoloi (a small chapel next to the offices of the Mountaineering Club of Vrontou).

Petrostruga Refuge

Petrostrouga refuge is nestled in the midst of a magnificent forest of beech and centuries-old pine trees at an altitude of 1.925 meters. The path leading to the refuge sets off from Gortsia, which is accessible from Litochoro by road. With a beautiful view of Litochoro, this refuge can accommodate up to 74 persons and is equipped with a fully-organized kitchen, restaurant, fireplaces and wood-burning stoves in every room, while there’s also an emergency heliport nearby. Within a 20-minute distance, one can visit the cave inhabited for a great number of years by the renowned Greek painter Vassilis Ithakisios, who derived his inspiration from the majestic scenery of Mt. Olympus. Moreover, climbing enthusiasts are sure to have once-in-a-lifetime experiences on the nearby ascending excursions.