The Cultural Association of Livadia organizes for the 8th consecutive year 'the Walk to the Summit of Psiloritis' on Sunday July 30, with the support of the Municipality of Mylopotamos and Region of Crete. A climbing event that has become synonymous to Cretan tradition, culture, hospitality and morals. A celebration of Cretan culture and its emblem, the majestic Psiloritis mountain. At least 500 volunteers work hard to make this event unique and accessible to everyone.
Read more about the event in Cretazine's reportage!
Participants should know that the hike can be challenging, due to the lack of natural shade, running water and electricity in the starting point (Lakkos Migerou) and throughout the route. The goal of the Walk is to promote the unique features and biodiversity of Mt. Psiloritis and the customs that surround it, following the trail from Lakkos Migeros (1700 m.) to the top of the mountain and the chapel of Timios Stavros (2456 m.)
Program:
1. Meeting point at Lakkos Migerou, Livadia (mountain refuge) at 4:30 - 5:00 in the morning
2. Hiking up the trail starts at 5:00-7:30.
3. Once we reach the top, we participate in the communion and ceremony of the chapel Timios Stavros
4. Return to the mountain refuge of Lakkos Migeroum where the President of the Cultural Association of Livadia will welcome us at 12:30
6. Traditional lunch with pilaf and local meat, all cooked the traditional way (ofto, antikristo) at 13:00
7. Presentation of traditional cheese-making methods by local producers at 14:00
8. Liberation of wild prey birds by the University of Crete - Natural History Museum - "ANIMA - ALKYONI" association and the environmental association "PHOENIX" at 15:00
IMPORTANT ADVICE:
for those who wish to participate in the hike...
1. Arrive early in the mountain refuge of Lakkos (4:30- 5:00), to avoid sun exposure that can be harmful
2. Please cooperate with the volunteers in the parking areas to make sure we are not blocking the road
3. Don't forget to bring a jacket with you, as temperatures are low before sunrise
4. sos: don't forget your garbage, as it is very difficult to collect them from the mountain. There will be garbage bins on the top.