Hiking Day Trip - E4 Path - Thripti - West Crete
Activity Description
The hike starts from Kavousi village, near Tholos beach, and passes through the village of Thripti. The village is situated on a secluded plateau at 850 meters altitude. Depending on the group's needs, we will stop either for lunch or coffee (or both) in a traditional taverna in the small village of Thripti where you can taste some great local recipes. It’s 21 km long, it takes about 8 hours and the difference in altitude is about 1600 meters. The route is along a dirt road and a clear, well-signed trail. Up to the small chapel of Agia Anna, the route is mild, then it becomes steeper. The way down is not difficult and offers a wonderful view of the Cretan sea. The route can be cut down to 6 hours if you don’t ascend to the peak Estavromenos Christos at 1476 meters and decide to stop at the small village of Thrypti, where there is a tavern.
About E4 Path
The E4 European long-distance path or E4 path is one of the European long-distance paths. Starting at its westernmost point in Portugal it continues through Spain, France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece to end in Cyprus.
Part of the Greek path is in Crete. In Crete and throughout Greece the E4 path was founded and is maintained by the Hellenic Federation of Mountaineering and Climbing. It begins from Kastelli Kissamos in the west of Crete and crosses along the whole Island reaching Kato Zakros in the east where it ends.
In Crete, the E4 path is signposted by yellow markers and yellow with black arrows and is more or less about 320 km long.
Transport
We pick up clients from Heraklion and near Agios Nikolaos. Many times we are able to pick up clients from other locations as well but it needs to be on our way to the starting point. If you need transport and you are not sure get in touch with us. Remember to send us the exact location of your hotel, not just the name. Transport is provided for free.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancellation 7 days or more prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are automatically reimbursed for the full activity price.
- Cancellation between 3 and 7 days prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are entitled to a 50% reimbursement.
- Cancellation 3 days or later are what we call last-minute cancellations. No reimbursements will be effected.
* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.
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Location
Meeting Point
Region: Kabousi, Lasithi
Address: Kavousi Crete
Notes: We pick up clients from Heraklion and near Agios Nikolaos. Many times we are able to pick up clients from other locations as well but it needs to be on our way to the starting point. If you need transport and you are not sure get in touch with us. Remember to send us the exact location of your hotel, not just the name. Transport is provided for free. Depending on where you are located, if you end up coming with your car we will meet in Kavousi village. Check the map for the exact spot. We start by 10 am and depending on the length (6 or 8 hours) we will finish late evening.