Conquer Taygetos mountain at 7-8 / 11 ,Peloponnese
Activity Description
Starting from the spring of ‘Manganiari’, at 980 meters above sea level, from which the route to the shelter starts, through a well-marked four-kilometer trail, you will come across a rich flora and fauna that you will have the opportunity to photograph. This part is characterized by the ease of climbing up, as well as the imposing, enormous, high-level, perennial black pine trees that will accompany you. After 2 hours of exceptionally enjoyable hiking, you will find yourself outside the historical hut of the mountaineering club of Sparta.
From the shelter, at the location Varvara at 1,550 meters, from where the second part of the route to the top begins, the vegetation gradually decreases, while the slope increases in a rocky environment.
During the hiking, you will have the chance to see the entire Laconian plain and the neighboring mountain Parnon. The path features a variety of geological formations as well as the impressive natural pyramid that stands on the top of this legendary mountain and will watch your steps.Generally this path has no technical passages which makes the use of rope and helmets unnecessary and the ascent pleasant.
Leaving behind you the Laconian side of Taygetos and climbing the last steps of the enigmatic “pyramid” you will meet the unpolluted chapel of Prophet Elias, while in front of you will see the view of the Messinian Gulf, which with the ideal conditions of visibility can be seen unobstructed until the white mountains of Crete.
Day 1
- 12:00 Meeting in the square of Sparta
- 12:15 Departure to the starting point of the hiking
- 13:00 Arrival at ‘Manganiari Springs’ at 980m
- 13:30 Start of hiking
- 15:30 Arrival at the shelter in the location ‘Varvara’ at 1,550m
(Free time in the shelter area)
- Coffee, juice and snack
- Organizing and arranging shelter and personal goods 20:00 Dinner
- A night sky photo shooting
Day 2
- 07:00 Waking up
- 07:30 Breakfast
- 08:30 Start of hiking
- 11:30 Arrival at the top of Taygetos at 2.407m
(Break, snack, relaxation, photos)
- 13:00 Start of hiking to the shelter
- 15:30 Arrival at the shelter at 1,550m
(Break, coffee, juice, snack)
- 16:30 Starting a hiking trip to the ‘Manganiari Springs’
- 18:00 Arrival at ‘Manganiari Springs’ at 980m
(Departure to Sparta Square)
- 19:00 Arrival at Sparta Square
Route Features
- Season: Spring, Summer, Autumn
- Route length: 16 km (total)
- Hiking: 8 hours (total)
- Elevation: 980m-1,550m-2,407m-1,550m-980m
- Degree of difficulty: 4/5
- Kids friendly: 12+
- Overnight stay: YES
- Escort Ratio: Climber – 1: 8
Cost: 150 euro / person
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Cancellation policy
- Cancellation 7 days or more prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are automatically reimbursed for the full activity price.
- Cancellation between 3 and 7 days prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are entitled to a 50% reimbursement.
- Cancellation 3 days or later are what we call last-minute cancellations. No reimbursements will be effected.
* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.
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Location
Meeting Point
Region: Sparti, Lakonia
Address: Sparta Square
Notes: Transfer from Kalamata is included