2-day hiking tour across Central Evia (Skoteini - Dirfis - Stroppones - Chiliadou)

Are you ready for the ultimate adventure?

• Crossing Central Euboea & Climbing Skoteini
• From the Peaks to the Sea
• Two-day Mountaineering Adventure with Overnight Stay at the Dirfis Refuge

Two days filled with mountains, peaks, forests, gorges, and finally... the beach!

We start from the edge of the mountain and climb to Skoteini (1,347 m), one of the most imposing peaks in Central Euboea, with panoramic views of the Aegean and Euboean Seas.

From there, we continue hiking through the forest to cross Xerovouni, on a route that connects the high ridges with the refuge. In the evening, we will find ourselves at the hospitable Dirfi Refuge, for rest and beautiful moments with the group.

The next morning, we begin a downhill route to the village of Stroppones, and from there our water adventure begins:

Crossing the Stroppones gorge to Chiliadou, with river trekking in the water, without technical difficulties but with wild beauty.

The end result? Chiliadou beach, one of the most impressive and famous beaches in Euboea – a perfect end to a route that starts in the mountains and ends at the sea.

Highlights

• Ascent to the summit of Skoteini, 1,347 m
• Crossing Xerovouni through forests and trails
• Overnight stay at the Dirfi Refuge
• Hike from the refuge to Stroppones
• River trekking in the Stroppones gorge (no technical sections)
• Ending at the enchanting Chiliadou

Landscape that will enchant us:

• Dense fir forests and trails with an alpine aura
• Steep ridges and panoramic views
• Gorges with water, cool streams, and natural shade
• Exit to a picturesque beach, combining mountain and sea

To make the experience even more comfortable, we will take care of transporting the things you don't need for the hike. Anything you have with you that you won't need during the hike will be transported in our vehicles and will be waiting for you at the Dirfi refuge when we arrive for the night and the next day at Chiliadou beach.

Our program:

DAY 1 Sunday 08/06

Hike and ascent to the summit of Skoteini, crossing Xerovouni

06:00 Departure from Athens (we will stop at a large bakery for a final supply of snacks and water)

09:00 Start of our hike after appropriate preparation and briefing by our team

We expect to arrive at the refuge between 18:00 and 19:00, where we will rest and eat.

Route information:

• Distance: 20 km
• Elevation gain: 1100 m
• Elevation loss: 800 m
• 30% rocky terrain – 50% forest trail – 20% dirt roads

DAY 2, Monday, June 9

Hike and crossing of the Stroponi Gorge

08:00 Departure from the Dirfi refuge

13:00 approx. Arrival at Chiliadou Beach for swimming and rest

15:00 Departure for Athens

16:00 Free time for lunch in Nea Artaki

19:00 approx. Arrival in Athens

Route information:

• Distance: 15 km
• Elevation gain: 30 m
• Altitude descent: 1100 m.

More information:

Accommodation:

Accommodation can be either inside the refuge in beds or outside the refuge with your own camping equipment, in which case you will only have access to the other facilities of the refuge.

Food:

You should bring enough energy snacks with you for the hikes. We will provide a picnic lunch at the refuge.

Water:

You should make sure you have at least 1.5 liters of water with you on the hikes. We will provide water at the shelter.

Participation cost:

• 130 euros per person for overnight stay in the refuge
• 120 euros per person for overnight stay outside the refuge with access to all other amenities of the refuge