Alexander Mountain Resort

Gerakari - Spili (Γερακάρι - Σπήλι) From Gerakari on the Gious Kambos Plateau, between the peaks Kedros to the south and Soros to the north, the route heads west, descending gently from the rural road that crosses the plain. Reaching Koupos hill, at the westernmost end, the route descends sharply down the slope of the Kissanos stream to then head northwest and end up at Spili, on the outskirts of this mountain complex.

E4 Crete 17 (Ευρωπαϊκό Μονοπάτι Ε4 Κρήτη 17) This is a long route, part of the European Trail E4 in Crete. The course is located on the south of the Rethymnon city and has as its starting point the settlement of Gerakari in the Gious Kampos Plateau. From there the trail crosses southwest the northern slopes of Mount Kedros, to then descend to the Kissos village. From there in a northwesterly direction, parallel to the hills of the area, it reaches Spili to continue west to Dariviana,...

Gious Kambos Plateau - Mount Kedros Summit (Οροπέδιο Γιούς Κάμπος - Κορυφή Όρους Κέδρος) The route starts from the small Gious Kambos Plateau on the northwestern skirts of Mount Kedros. This is a small ecological habitat as many rare orheoids are endemic here, most importantly, the unique and protected species Tulipa doerfleri. The course climbs southeast towards the bare and rocky ridge of the mountain, which it follows without changing direction, climbing steadily towards the Mount Kedros...

Amari Valley (Κοιλάδα Αμαρίου) A circular route in the valley of Amari, in central Crete, at the foothills of Psiloritis. The route starts from the village of Amari, descends gently northeast and after passing the stream, ascends to the opposite hills. From there it heads west through low vegetation and olive groves to descend again towards the stream and return to the Amari village.

Opsigias - Mount Samitos (Οψιγιάς - Όρος Σάμιτος) From the small village of Opsigias, a bit higher than the village of Monastiraki, the road goes up the northern slope of Mount Samitos. It follows a good dirt road on an uphill route of continuous zigzags, among very sparse and bushy vegetation. In the middle of the route, it reaches and passes the Agios Dimitrios chapel, heading towards the summit. The view from above to the surrounding plains and peaks is panoramic and spectacular. Back to...