The High Mountains of Crete (Cicerone Guides)

A guidebook to 82 day walks and 10 treks in Crete's high mountains. Exploring the beautiful scenery of Greece's largest island, the routes are suitable for walkers of all levels, from beginners to experienced hikers.

The routes range from 2 to 28km (1-17 miles) in length and can be enjoyed in 2-14 hours. Routes are split into three sections covering Lefka Ori (White Mountains) in western Crete, Mount Ida in the central region and the Lassithi Mountains in the east. Each route is graded for difficulty from easy to remote and rugged allowing you to pick the routes that suit you.

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  Sketch mapping
  
  included
  
  


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  Walks cover parts of the long-distance
  
  European E4 trail
  
  


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  Advice on
  
  planning and preparation
  
  


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  Detailed information on
  
  public transport
  
  to and around the island
  
  


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  Easy access from
  
  Heraklion