Spilios Agapitos Refuge

The refuge Α΄ of Spilios Agapitos named after its designer, an engineer worshiper of mount Olympus, belongs to the Greek Federation of Mountaineer Associations. Located at 2,100 metres altitude in Balkoni, at a distance of approximately 2.5 hours by foot from Prionia. Founded in 1930, it hosts today 100 beds after various expansions. It is the most organised refuge with the highest number of visitors. Open from May to October.

Agios Antonios Refuge

The emergency refuge “Agios Antonios” is located on the Agios Antonios summit, at an altitude of 2.817 m with a housing capacity of up to nine persons. Emergency refuges provide shelter during severe weather conditions and are equipped with first aid supplies. The refuge was built in 1961 by the Aristotle University’s School of Physics and Mathematical Sciences in order to conduct meteorological observations related to the climate of Mt. Olympus.

Bivouac Kostas Migotsidis | Vrysopoules

This is an emergency refuge, located at an altitude of 2.360 meters. It’s situated after the “Vrysopoules” refuge, at the end of the Military Alpine Combat and Ski Training Center (KEOAX) lift. Its central location offers access to the trails on the mountain’s western side towards the center and the highest peaks of Olympus. It has a nine-bed capacity, including a space heater and wireless radio.