Pachnes – White Mountains
Contact info:
- Pachnes, White Mountains, Sfakia, Chania, Crete, Greece
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- https://visitchania.gr/en/places-to-visit/white-mountain-range
Region:
Difficulty:
Hard
Rules
Working Hours: Open 24 hours; access subject to mountain and weather conditions
Description
The famous chain of the WHITE MOUNTAINS, also called the CRETAN HIGH DESERT or CRETAN ALPS, proudly feature more than 50 peaks that are above 2000 meters. Within 2 hours of hiking you can experience the breathtaking view and stunning scenery of the trail that leads you to the highest summit: PACHNES which is the second highest summit of CRETE. From the top you can enjoy a full panorama view, revealing the SAMARIA GORGE, CAPE GRAMVOUSA, GAVDOS ISLAND, MOUNT PSILORITIS AND MOUNT GIGILOS.
- Ideal for
Solo Trip
Friends Trip
Family Trips
Trip of Two
- Accessible by
Walking
Dirt Road