The Mountain Refuge belongs to the Mountaineering Club of Athens. The Manager of the Refuge, since 2004, is Mr Stefanos Sidiropoulos, a passionate outdoor enthusiast. His aim is to keep the Refuge open every day, all year round, for every visitor, young or elder, who wishes to learn about and admire nature. Slowly over the years, Mpafi Refuge has becomes a mountain Refuge, open to all, known as a special getaway for all Athenians.