13/02/2025
Cretan Adventure Trail (CaT)
📌What is it?
It is a network of paved and dirt roads for large on/off-road motorcycles that crosses the entire island of Crete.
📌Ideal type of motorcycle?
Any motorcycle with off-road tires and a fuel range of over 160 km.
📌How many kilometers is the CaT?
It is approximately 1400 km, with 70% on dirt roads.
📌What is the difficulty level?
On a scale from easy (1) to very difficult (10), the difficulty level is about 4. The route crosses dirt, forest roads, with some sections having rocky terrain. The paved parts are always on provincial roads.
📌Where can I find the map of the CaT?
The CaT map has been designed, tested, and is available from White Mountains, which holds the copyright. To receive the GPX file of the route, you can request it at [email protected].
📌How many days of riding are needed to cross the entire CaT?
The average adventure motorcyclist needs 8-9 days, with 5-6 hours of riding per day.
📌What will I see on the CaT?
The route crosses the entire island of Crete. It passes through small picturesque mountain villages in the inland of the island, as well as various coastal spots that are not overly touristy. The gorges and wild beauty are the island's hallmark. The highest point of the route is 2000 meters above sea level.
📌Accommodation and fuel supply.
The route ends each day at locations with available hotels, rental rooms, tavernas, and restaurants. Fuel can be refueled at least twice a day, as the route is designed to pass by fuel stations (note that some stations are closed on Sundays).
📌Terms and Conditions
1) The Cretan Adventure Trail (CaT) as a route is public, meaning anyone can traverse it with any legal means of transportation they have.
2) The map of the Cretan Adventure Trail (CaT) is under copyright in any form (printed or electronic file). This means that sharing or selling the map without the written approval of the owner (White Mountains) is prohibited.
3) White Mountains bears no legal responsibility for any accidents (bodily injuries, death, or material damages).
The Cretan Adventure Trail (CaT) is the result of experienced off-road riding combined with professional knowledge of adventure motorcycling.
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