
We wanted to offer a hiking trip with a touch of Dolce Vita! Discover authentic Crete, far from the crowds and tourist circuits. For 10 days, you'll walk between Sfakia and Sougia, without transfers, in the heart of the Lefka Ori mountains. Between spectacular gorges, isolated villages, secret coves and the warm welcome of the Cretans, this trip is lived at walking pace. Away from the crowds, you'll explore rocky paths and enjoy a well-earned local meal every evening.
This long coastal and mountain trek reveals the most authentic Crete. Nights are divided between family-run inns and shepherd's huts perched in the heart of the Lefka Ori. We explore the Aradena and Samaria gorges, climb Mount Gigilos, discover the life of Cretan shepherds and end up with our feet in the water at Sougia. An adventure punctuated by swimming, local meals and the warmth of the Mediterranean sun. We're telling you: it's going to be great!

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Price: $4380
We need a minimum number of participants to confirm the trip. If you wish to participate, please register as soon as possible so that we can confirm the trip!
The registration procedure can be found in the "To know" tab.
Write to us to receive the recording of the November 19 info call.
Small hotels or charming village inns. The inns we choose are simple but comfortable, often family-run, and offer a warm welcome. Some have a dozen rooms, others barely 6-7...
Breakfast to get the day off to a good start. Picnic stop for lunch on the trek.
Dinner on the terrace of a local taverna.
*This trip cannot accommodate a vegan diet.
Luggage is transported from one accommodation to another. You carry only your day bag, which contains your picnic lunch.
Supervision by the Chèvres de Montagne guide
Luggage transport from one hostel to another
All meals (except dinner on day 15)
Accommodation
Ground transportation as per program
Visits as per program
Shared equipment when necessary
Greenhouse gas emission offsetting.
Your "1% for the planet" contribution.
Gift from the Chèvres
A 50% discount The North Face promotional code.
International flight tickets - a flight proposal will be sent to you when departure is confirmed.
Lunch on day 15 in Hania.
Drinks and personal expenses
Tips for the guide - for indications on suggested amounts, please refer to the Karavaniers website
Personal equipment - we will send you a list of equipment
Consumer Protection Office Compensation Fund
Insurance
Vaccinations
Visa fees if required
Any extraordinary expenses not included in the program
Please note that the adventurous and daring member discount cannot be applied to trips.
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Price of trip: $4380
We need a minimum number of participants to confirm departure. If you wish to participate, please register as soon as possible so that we can confirm the trip!
A deposit of 35% of the land portion is required for official registration. The final amount must be paid 60 days before departure.
Reserved for women
Open-minded attitude and embraces the spirit of travel!
Good physical condition
Enjoys hiking
Enjoys adventure with a great group of women, adaptability and mutual support
Participates in camp chores
**This itinerary outlines the main features of the trip, but nothing is set in stone. **The unexpected, often the most beautiful moments, can transform the route: an unknown local festival, or a newly opened region to discover. Sometimes nature gets in the way: snow-covered passes, torrential rain or landslides. In these cases, the itinerary fades into the background to make way for adventure, under the responsibility and discernment of the guide, who guarantees the safety and spirit of the trip.
Days 1 and 2
Overnight flight from Montreal to Greece, connection to Crete and arrival in Hania.
Overnightat hotel.
Day 3 - Hania
Visit the old town of Hania and free time.
Overnightat hotel.
Days 4 to 13 - Hiking in the southwest of the island
Nights in inns.
Day 14 - Return to Hania
Free time, last evening on the island.
Day 15 - Fly from Hania to Montreal via Athens
Transfer to airport. Lunch not included.
Difficulty level - Moderate
The hikes last from 4 to 7 hours a day (some days a little longer, counting breaks) over 10 days. The trek offers two ascents of around 900m each (Zeranokefala and Gigilos). The day when we climb up the Samaria Gorge is the one with the greatest difference in altitude, at +1200m. The trails are well-developed, although they are mostly very, very rocky (beware, the descents may seem harder on the knees).
These more demanding days are interspersed with easier days with swimming.
For those looking for their first long-distance trip, Crete is an excellent choice: if you're short of energy, you can easily take a day or two off, as we always sleep two (or three!) consecutive nights in the same place. The group will meet up with you in the evening, in time for the aperitif! You carry only your daypack. Heat can be a factor.