To make a reservation the representative of each party or every individual for themselves must e-mail the necessary information(number of visitors, check-in & check-out dates) at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .You will receive a reply the evening of the same day you messaged us or the next day evening if you message us at night time.
Astraka mountain hut is operating from early May to late October each year. During that period the mountain hut accepts visitors everyday and serves food also everyday to passers-by. Exact opening and closing dates are anounced every year on this website and on our Facebook Page.
At the mountain hut you can stay overnight on the beds provided and also there is a restaurant serving food and cold and hot beverages everyday from early in the morning. The overnight is on single bank beds. Beds, linnen and pillows are provided.
The overnight stay per person is 18 Euros for those without a valid Alpine Club Membership card and 13 Euros for those with a valid mempership card. The prices are determined by the Hellenic Federation of Mountaineering & Climbing.
We have several dorms with bunk beds ranging in capacity from eight to more than twenty persons. Total capacity is 51 persons per night. There are no double dorms/rooms.
The restaurant runs from early mornign untli 21:00 at night. At 22:00 every night the mountain hut lights are turned off and insight the mountain hut everyone is expected to fall asleep. Anyone that wishes to stay awake can stay outside the mountain hut as long as they dont disturb those sleeping inside.
Children are allowed at the mountain hut accompanied by parents/adults. Please do bare in mind we do not have bed specifically designed for children or an allocated dorm/space for children.
Pets are not allowed inside the mountain hut. Pets can stay outside the mountain hut however you are taking full responsibility for their health, safety and behaviour of your pet. Please bare in mind that the mountain hut has guard dogs that roam freely around the mountain hut and horses, for carrying the supplies, that also graze and roam freely during the day.
The path that starts from Mikro Papigo village and is part of the National Path O3 is the easiest and quickest to get at the mountain hut. It is very well signed and also visibly well stepped in, there are no exposed spots. At the path you will find four springs on your way to the mountain hut, some of them have water all year around and some not. You should have wth you at least a litre of water per person when you start hiking the path to the mountain hut and you should not count on the springs for your water supply, just to top up your supply and drink on the spot. Also across the path you will find wooden shades, ideal for a break. Hiking up to the mountain hut is a strenuous and intense physical activity especially for those who are not hiking regurarly or its their first time. The total ascent is almost 1000meters to the mountain hut and the path is almost 6 Km long to get at the mountain hut all of those 6 km uphill. You are strongly advised to wear proper hiking boots, made for long hikes. Typical running and sports shoes are not advised.The duration of the hike depends from your physical ability and the brakes/stops you will take. It should take you from 2 to 3 hours. Also bare in mind that you should not start at night or find yourself still hiking when night arrives.
The Dragonlake is a hot spot of Mt. Tymfi. The Dragonlake is about 1 hour and 30 minutes away from the mountain hut.
No, the Astraka Mountain Hut is not privately owned. The mountain hut belongs and is controlled by the Hellenic Federation of Mountaineering & Climbing, the official name of the mountain hut is Mt. Tymfi Mountain Hut "D. Georgoulis". For more information about the mountain hut please visit the section The Mountain Hut .