Mountaineering on the top of Taygetos Claimed

you will encounter a rich flora and fauna that you will have the opportunity to photograph. This place is characterized by the ease of climbing, as well as the imposing, huge, perennial black pine trees that will accompany you. After 2 hours of extremely enjoyable hiking, you will find yourself outside Sparta’s historic climbing club.

From the shelter, at Varvara at 1,550m, where the second part of the route to the summit begins, the vegetation gradually decreases, while the slope increases in a rocky environment. During the hike, you will have the opportunity to see the entire Laconian plain and the neighbouring Mount Parnonas. The trail features a variety of geological formations leading your steps to the impressive summit of this legendary mountain. Generally this trail has no technical passages that require the use of a rope and helmet, so the transition is pleasant. Leaving behind the Laconian side of Taygetos and climbing the last steps of the enigmatic “pyramid” you will come across the chapel of Profitis Ilias. In front of you you will see the view of the Messinian Gulf, which with ideal visibility conditions can be seen all the way to the white mountains of Crete.

(This activity is for the duration of 2 days and period 01/05-31/10)

 

Day 1

12:00 Meeting at Sparta square

12:15 Departure to the starting point of the hike

13:00 Arrival at the spring “Manganiaris” at 980m

13:30 Start of the hike

15:30 Arrival at the shelter at “Varvara” at 1.550m (Free time in the shelter area) – Coffee, juice and snacks – Organisation and distribution of accommodation and personal belongings –

20:00 Dinner – Night sky photography

Day 2

07:00 Wake up

07:30 Breakfast

08:30 Start of trekking

11:30 Arrival at the summit of Taygetos at 2,407m (Break, snack, relaxation, photos)

13:00 Start of hike to the shelter

15:30 Arrival at the shelter at 1,550m (Break, coffee, juice, snacks)

16:30 Start of the hike to the “Manganiaris” spring

18:00 Arrival at the spring “Manganiaris” at 980m (Departure for Sparta Square)

19:00 Arrival at Sparta Square Route length: 16 km (total) Hiking: 8 hours (total) Altitude: 980m-1.550m-2.407m-1.550m-980m Difficulty: 4/5 Child-friendly: 12+ Overnight: YES Ratio of guides/visitors 1: 8

 

Included:

• 1:8:8 Guide and mountain assistant
• 1:1 – guide and helper
• First aid kit
• Photos
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks
• Accommodation: shelter
• Backpack
• Water
• Waterproof poncho
• Organization and processing of all activity
• Transportation

 

Not to forget:

• Communication with the company before the activity
• Contact us before contacting the company before the activity
• Comfortable clothes