Mountaineering at the top of Taygetos Claimed

the ease of climbing, as well as by the imposing, huge, high-level, perennial black pine trees that will accompany you. After 2 hours of extremely enjoyable hiking, you will find yourself outside the historic hut of the Sparta Mountaineering Club.

From the shelter, at Varvara at 1,550 metres, 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 mountain Parnonas. The trail features a variety of geological formations as well as the impressive natural pyramid at the top of this legendary mountain that will watch your steps. Generally this trail has no technical passages which makes the use of a rope and helmet unnecessary and the climb enjoyable.

Leaving behind you the Laconian side of Taygetos and climbing the last steps of the enigmatic "pyramid" you will meet the immaculate chapel of Prophet Elias, while in front of you you will see the view of the Messinian Gulf, which with the ideal visibility conditions can be seen unobstructed up to the white mountains of Crete.

Itinerary

Day 1

12:00 Gathering at Sparta Square

12:15 Departure for the starting point of the hike

13:00 Arrival at 'Manganiaris Springs' at 980m

13:30 Start of the hike

15:30 Arrival at the shelter at 'Varvara' at 1.550m (Free time at the shelter)

Coffee, juice and snacks

Organizing and arranging shelter and personal belongings 20:00 Dinner

Night sky photography

Day 2

07:00 Wake up

07:30 Breakfast

08:30 Start of the hike

11:30 Arrival at Taygetou peak at 2.407m (Break, snack, relaxation, photos)

13:00 Start of the hike to the shelter

15:30 Arrival at the shelter at 1.550m (Break, coffee, juice, snack)

16:30 Start of the hiking tour to the "Manganiaris Springs"

18:00 Arrival at 'Manganiaris Springs' at 980m (Departure to Sparta Square)

19:00 Arrival at Sparta Square

What does the activity involve? : 

• Guide and mountain assistant 
• Liability insurance 
• First aid box 
• Photos 
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks 
• Accommodation: shelter
• Backpack Backpack 
• Water 
• Waterproof poncho 
• Organisation and processing of all activity 
• Transport

What is not included in the activity? :

• That is not mentioned above

To remember:

• Mountaineering shoes 
• Comfortable clothes

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