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Chania Trails - CHA 03 - Gero Prinos - Volikas Shelter - Mile Cave

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    Follow the historic "Path of Ice" into the White Mountains. A demanding route for experienced hikers leading to the Volika refuge and the unique ice-cave.

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    Distance 7.2 km
    4:00 h
    1,423 m
    7 m
    1,773 m
    547 m

    Walk in the footsteps of history on the legendary "Path of Ice." This demanding route, for experienced mountaineers, connects the picturesque village of Kambi with the heart of the White Mountains. Reach the Volika refuge and discover the Mile cave, an impressive natural glacier of the past. It is an adventure that tests your limits and reveals the magnificence of Cretan nature.

    Author’s recommendation

    Take only memories, leave only footprints. Ants and other insects or animals have not yet discovered how to consume plastic. Take all rubbish back with you.

    Don’t start a fire if you feel cold. Try walking faster.

    Smoking on the trail will not help in anything. Neither you, nor the risk of fire.

    Local people are not a tourist sight! If you want to take a picture, kindly ask. They will certainly smile to you!

    If you find a door on the trail, pass freely, and leave it as you found it.

    Stay on the trail. There is a reason why for many centuries people chose to walk on them and not elsewhere.

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    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    Dirt road 30.54%Path 69.45%
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    2.2 km
    Path
    5 km
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    Safety information

    It is advised not to walk alone and to always keep with you a first aid kit.

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    Coordinates

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    35.412442, 24.065709
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    35°24'44.8"N 24°03'56.6"E
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    35S 233552 3922738
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    Equipment

    Hiking boots, hat, sunscreen, long trousers, walking poles are considered essential. A torch, and a well charged mobile phone are also advised.


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    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    7.2 km
    Duration
    4:00 h
    Ascent
    1,423 m
    Descent
    7 m
    Highest point
    1,773 m
    Lowest point
    547 m
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