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Mt Timfi (2,497 m)
It is a high mountain range forming a line of peaks as part of the North Pindos range. Its former name was Papigo. The highest summit is Gamila (Avalo) at an altitude of 2,497 m. Other peaks are: Astraka (2,436 m), Ploskos (2,377 m), Goura (2,466 m), Karteros (2,478 m), Tsouka Rossa (2,377 m), Koula (1,560 m), Lapatos (2,251 m) and Tsioumako (2,157 m). To the north lies the inaccessible Aoos Ravine and to the southwest the Vikos Gorge. The summits of Astraka and Gamila form extensive precipices, which provide tailor-made climbing routes (on rock, ice, or mixed) ranging from very easy to very difficult. On Astraka lies the pot-hole of Provatina, being the second in the world, falling steeply in a depth of 400 m, as well as the alpine lake of Drakolimni . Also on the saddle of Astraka a mountain refuge is built, with a bedding capacity of fifty people. Ascent starts at Papigo (a three-hour route to the refuge), Tsepelovo (a six-hour route to the summit of Gamila or the refuge) and Konitsa (a six-hour route to the refuge).