Katarraktis Mountain Refuge

The Katarraktis Mountain Refuge (Babis Tsoupras) is located in the Tzoumerka Mountains, at an altitude of 1,660 metres, above the picturesque village of Katarraktis. Built in 1998, the refuge was completely renovated and reopened in 2022. Today, it is a modern, well-equipped and welcoming mountain shelter with accommodation for up to 40 people.

The refuge has an organized kitchen serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and packed meals for hikers. Its location makes it an excellent base for hiking and mountaineering in the Tzoumerka Mountains, with direct access to Katafidi Peak (2,393 m), the highest summit of Tzoumerka and the second-highest summit of the Athamanian Mountains.

Hiking Routes from Katarraktis Mountain Refuge

The refuge is also a starting point for several mountain routes and longer crossings through the Pindus range:

1. Kateraktis Refuge – Skala Stamati – Gerakovouni – Strongoula – Pramanta Refuge
2. Kateraktis Refuge – Skala Stamati – Bresiani Plateau – Melissourgoi Refuge
3. Kateraktis Village – Kateraktis Refuge – Katafidi Peak – Theodoriana

These routes allow hikers to explore some of the most impressive mountain landscapes of the Tzoumerka region.

How to Get to Katarraktis Mountain Refuge

The refuge can be reached directly by road via a paved road, making access relatively easy compared with many mountain shelters. The road is suitable for buses and minibuses with a capacity of up to 30 passengers.