DAY 1: Meet at Heraklion’s airport and transfer to our hotel at Anogia Village.

In the evening we will have a brief presentation of the whole trip and will continue with a dinner at a traditional tavern. Welcome to the gastronomic reality of the authentic Cretan cuisine! Overnight hotel at Anogia

DAY 2: Transfer to Psiloritis mountain for a full day of skiing on isolated slopes, enjoying the panoramic view of the island. Overnight hotel at Anogia

 DAY 3: Transfer to the north side of the mountain under the summits of Agkathias – Timios Stavros and Stolistra. Ascend to the summits and ski from the north slopes of the mountain. Overnight hotel at Anogia

 DAY 4: Transfer to the White Mountains. On our way we will enjoy a cultural walk-through ancient city of Eleftherna (built between 970 – 820 B.C. to admire the Byzantine tower at city’s entrance, the Roman reservoirs, its Acropolis and the Hellenistic bridge).

At Margarites village we shall have the chance to visit the ceramic workshops and be introduced to the traditional art of pottery that has been kept alive there over the centuries. From Margarites we shall continue to visit the historic Arkadi Monastery (the symbol of the Cretan Revolution movement, which was totally burnt by the Turks). Overnight guesthouse at Lefka Ori

DAY 5: Full day skiing on the White Mountains. Ski on Pahnes summits (the highest of Lefka Ori Mountain range). Overnight guesthouse at Lefka Ori

DAY 6: Full day skiing on Lefka Ori mountain range. Ski around Kokovoli summit and so many summits over 2000 meters that offer spectacular views to the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas. Overnight guesthouse at Lefka Ori

DAY 7: This is the end of the trip we transfer you to Heraklion airport at convenient time. END OF SERVICES

Included

• All accommodations in BB basis
• 6 dinners
• All transport throughout the trip by Mini Vans
• Services of the tour leader - guide
• Third party insurance
• Local taxes.

• Everyone participating in any of Cretan Adventures events/activities is covered by third party insurance through Ethniki Asfalistiki.
• Participants need to be covered by their own personal insurance (Health/accident insurance) for the chosen activities.
• Cretan Adventures is not responsible for any accidents or mishaps directly or indirectly related to the tour.

Mini Vans

Half Board. Local inns and village pensions throughout the trip (all with private facilities).

The trip price is based on double occupancy.

Every morning we have breakfast in the hotels and a nutritious dinner at local taverns with dishes of personal choice or traditional Greek and Cretan cuisine. (Vegetarians are welcomed on the trip)

The trip offers a demanding tour with a maximum of 8-10 hours. Participants need to be in good physical condition with experience.

• Skis with touring bindings or telemark
• Climbing skins (peaux)
• Ski poles with wide basket "rondelles poudreuse - touring" (optional telescopic)
• Touring ski boots (with walking soles)
• Touring ski helmet (we can provide UIAA approved climbing helmets if participants don't have their own)
• Personal avalanche rescue equipment (transceiver (ARVA), probe (sonde), shovel (pelle))
• Walking crampons with front points (10-12points) fitting the boots
• Mountaineering ice axe (50-60cm)
• 2-day rucksack (35-45lt) with ski carrying system
• Light / low profile hiking shoe (we might carry them inside our rucksacks)
• Optional ski pole with ice axe pick
• Optional ski crampons (couteaux)
• Optional climbing harness (baudrier)

Please bear in mind that the itinerary can be altered for numerous reasons beyond our control (e.g., harsh weather, road conditions) to ensure the safety and the well being of the group. The final touring selection is left up to the trip leader.