Our trail begins shortly after the village of Fournes. We’re immediately moving into a dirt road with thick undergrowth between large plane trees. We’re then riding by the river to enter the next dirt road leading to Meskla, under the cover of a green dome made by the branches of plane and olive trees.

We’re getting a short stop at the village fountain and are then heading towards the Sarakina gorge. We’re following the local network of dirt roads around ancient and imposing cypresses as we’re climbing to Zourva.

At the village square is a traditional tavern, ideal for a lunch break and rest. From there it’s the woods again, on the road to the fountain of Nikoliani near Meskla, before we make the return trip to Fournes.

Our trail begins at the village of Orthouni. Using the local dirt road network, we begin with an uphill ride, surrounded by lush vegetation and small streams, heading to the chapel of the Prophet Elijah. Right before the chapel, we take a moment to enjoy the great view unfolding below us, with the Cretan sea, the picturesque villages and the Chania region inland.

Following a brief ride on a paved road, we once again go uphill, this time around towards Omalo, using the dirt road from Fokies and our final destination being the sanctuary of Kallergis. This is a very alpine part, a beautiful untamed environment in the area known as Poria, with a number of historically important “koumoi”, distinctive small buildings, hidden in the region.

Once at the shelter, we make a brief stop to eat and to enjoy the view of the world-famous Samaria Gorge and the rocky formation Gigilos. From there, we go downhill on a difficult, demanding dirt road towards the Omalos plateau, in the direction of Lakkoi. The local dirt roads, again going through thick vegetation, are the final part of our trip as we end up back at our starting point.

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