The High Mountains of Crete

Walks & Treks in the white mountains, Mount Ida & Lassithi

Guidebook to walking and trekking the high mountains of Crete. The largest of
the Greek Islands, Crete’s mountains provide breathtaking walking and
wilderness on this popular island.

The routes in this guidebook are graded for difficulty and range from short,
easy strolls to challenging, multi-day treks, providing options for all
walkers. In addition to a wide selection of walks and trekking routes in the
White Mountains (Lefka Ori), this book covers Mount Ida in central Crete and
the Lassithi Mountains to the east. The guide includes: Western Crete (53
walks in the White Mountains and on the south coast with 10 multi-day treks;
Central Crete (17 walks and treks on Mount Ida and in the Psiloritis range);
Eastern Crete (12 walks and treks in the Lassithi Mountains) and coverage of
the E4 Trail as well as mapping for every route.

The book is packed with practical information on walking in Crete, getting
there and getting around and advice on making the most out of exploring the
island’s mountains. With its dramatic gorges and numerous peaks rising to over
2100m, high mountain plains, forested crags, massive cliffs and remote
beaches, Crete offers a wide range of landscapes and challenges for walkers.

3rd edition 2015; No of Pages: 400, Edition: 3rd ed , Aug 2015, Binding:
Paperback