Crete The High Mountains Cicerone Cicerone | 9781852847999

Guidebook of walking routes in Crete's mountains, covering the Lefka Ori (White Mountains), Mount Ida (the Psiloritis range), the Lassithi mountains and E4 trail. The 87 walks are graded, and range between 2 and 28km with various longer options, covering a multitude of terrains from rugged mountain ridges to forested crags and beaches. Seasons: In theory year round, but winter really is winter and summer can be very hot indeed. Spring and autumn are the most attractive times. Centres: Chania, Rethymnon, Heraklion, Hora Sfakion. Difficulty: Graded from A to E, easy to remote and rugged, including many backpacking routes in the high mountains. Managing water supplies is most important. Must See: In the White Mountains, the famous Samaria Gorge and 12 equally spectacular others. Psiloritis (Mount Ida), the summit of the island in central Crete and Mount Dikti in eastern Crete.