Pachnes
Crete’s second highest mountain at 2,452m (short by only 2m!) Pachnes can be found in the white mountains, also known as Lefka Ori. Situated on the west of the island and is one of many peaks that can be found in this vast mountain range.
What makes Pachnes so interesting is the fact that it is completely devoid of vegetation and has a very other world feel to it unlike any other landscape you may have visited.
The easiest way to access this peak is from the south in Sfakia. If you have access to a 4x4 and feel comfortable driving on dirt roads with sheer drop offs then you can drive up as close as 3km from the peak.
Alternatively you can drive to Anopoli and pay the super friendly guys at Anopoli rooms to take you up in the back of one of their trucks. While it is only 3km it is still 450m of vertical climbing but with fairly good trail and a gradual climb with some steep sections. If you are looking for a more challenging route you can hike up the trail from Anopoli or further still from sea to summit and start your hike from Loutro!
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Who is speaking?
I am Helen, I am an ultra runner and sports nutritional advisor. I am Cretan British and I have been coming to the island for 35 years. I lived and worked in the UK, Asia and America before quitting the corporate world and discovering my passion for running and the outdoors
I set the women's world record for the fastest known time to run across the state of Arizona which was 1,400kms, running for 17 consecutive days, the equivalent of 2 marathons a day.
If you would like to explore the island with me or have any questions about the trails featured here or are looking for more inspiration, please do not hesitate to reach out to me:
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