01/02/2024
Mountain refuge of Agrafon
The Mountain Refuge of Agrafon is located at an altitude of 1,536m. in the Karamanoli area. It is a well-organized shelter housed in a modern stone building with full equipment and accommodation. It offers basic services such as central heating, fireplace, bunk beds, blankets, kitchen, toilet, hot water, shower, food and cooking facilities. It also has a comfortable dining room and can accommodate up to 30 people.
The location of the refuge is the starting point of a network of paths on which appropriate markings have been placed for visitors' excursions. The options available to the visitor cover all levels of hiking difficulty and along the paths, kiosks and benches have been placed to facilitate climbers - walkers.
At a very short distance is the shelter of the Mountaineering and Skiing Club of Karditsa. Its facilities include a 300m long beginner's track. and sliding elevator. The ski resort is under development and offers great possibilities for cross-country and alpine skiing.
Access to the Agrafon Mountain Refuge from Karditsa is possible from two directions:
Following the road to Lake Plastira via Krioneri and
Via Kastania and Lake Plastira dam.
Both roads lead to the settlement of Neraida, from which, traveling 5 km. paved road you reach the shelter.
