Dear hikers, mountain ramblers, and Crete fanatics,
Another summer is here! We are open since April and will continue to be, as always, till late October. We welcome you to visit us and indulge yourself in the beautiful mountainscapes, the unique and challenging hiking and walking routes, and of course the great hospitality at Kallergi. Please don’t hesitate to contact Josef (tel: +302821033199, +306936657954) for further inquiries, room bookings, and group visits.
Thanks! Also, do share your photos from your latest visits in Kallergi or the surrounding area and we will be happy to host them in our site.
The friendly staff 🙂
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More details on Kallergi Mountain Refuge
Kallergi Mountain Refuge is located on the western side of Crete, above the Omalos plateau, in the White Mountains (Lefka Ori). Situated at an altitude of 1680 meters it sits in an outstanding locale overlooking the longest gorge in Europe, the famous Samaria Gorge (16km). The breathtaking wilderness and superb walking terrain provide numerous day hikes and mountaineering opportunities (good connection with the European E4 trails). This close encounter with the pristine wildlife environment of the White Mountains is a powerful way to reconnect with nature and relax from the hectic city lifestyle.
How to find us:
There are two ways to reach Kallergi Refuge i) after Omalos plateau as you carry on towards Xyloskalo on your left handside there is sign next to a rocky road. You can reach the top after a 1.3 hrs hike or by 4×4 vehicle. ii) at Xyloskalo (just by the entrance to the Samaria Gorge) take the E4 trail. Please refer to map for further details.
Opening times:
- Summer season: April-October on a daily basis (Management contact: Josef Schwemberger, tel: +302821033199, +306936657954)
- Winter season: November-March only Saturdays and Sundays (Management contact: George Hatzisotirakis, tel: +306937940511)
Information desk: Greek Mountaineering Club of Chania, address Stratigou Tzanakaki 90, 73134, Chania. Tel: +302821044647, Fax: +302821054903
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In Crete next week.do you need sleeping bag or liner when staying overnight or do you provide.?
Hello! Kallergi has bed linen but because the management has changed recently, please get in touch with George Hatzisotirakis on +306937940511 for further details. thanks, and hope you have a lovely time on our island.
Hello.
I am planning to come to Crete between 20 and 27 April. Is the hut open in that period. Can you also tell me if there is still snow on the El going east? Secondly would the samira gorge be open already in that week?
That should be E4 of course
Hi Jasper,
I am not sure whether the hut is open yet as the management has changed. The new management is yet to set up a webpage I’m afraid. Please contact George Hatzisotirakis on +306937940511 for further details. In the previous years the hut always had a person living there to look after the place and the visitors but I’m not sure what the case is now. If it is not open you can still visit though and enjoy your own beverages at the beautiful porch overlooking the Samaria Gorge. It was a heavy winter this year so I imagine you might run into some snow in places but again it is best to ask George for more details such as when the Samaria gorge will be open this year. It usually opens right around the time you’ll be visiting. Hope this was helpful and that you’ll enjoy your visit in our lovely island!