Would it be possible to do a day walk from Prionia to Spilios Agapitos Refuge and back down within a day during early January? We understand that mountaineering experience and equipment are needed for the portions of the E4 trail beyond the refuge, but we are not experienced mountaineers, so we are curious to know if the refuge can be safely reached with appropriate hiking shoes and poles in good winter weather. Thank you.

My family (young adults) and I will be there in mid-March 2019. Can the ascent be done without serious climbing gear? In addition, is it worth going half way up the mountain and how much time would that take. Also, what is the best entry point to the moutain hike starting point, Litochoro in the east or park entrance far to the west along highway near Karya? What is the easiesnt access point. Thank you for taking the time to address these questions.