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Now clear of the summit crag, turn southwards and make your way downhill fairly near the gorge rim, to avoid a watercourse gully on the right. When you arrive at the E4 pole (which marks the end of the shortcut footpath from Gingilos saddle), turn away from the gorge. The path is now much more distinct. Within a few minutes pass a small spring with, possibly, a very old small wooden trough. Birds may alert you to its location but note that it may not be running late in the year.

E4 Trail: heading for Achlada

The path continues its descent southwest above the gully that has been in view on the descent, and which develops into a ravine. As you approach the first big crag on the west side of the ravine, look carefully for the continuation of the path. It climbs above this crag to continue high above the ravine. This is the approach to the Achlada Valley and the path follows through, beside cypress trees, to bring you out at the head of the valley. Pass a ruined stone hut, and another with a broken concrete roof. Part of its former cheese store room provides a storm shelter. There is also a new hut (locked) and a cistern (poor water). In 1943 this remote valley was one of the hideouts of the Koustoyerako band of World War II Resistance fighters led by New Zealander Dudley Perkins.