Hiking mount Taygetos summit at 2407m

Activity ID : 2109
Difficult
7 hours
Jan - Dec
Minimum participation limit 12 years
English, Greek
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Activity Description

A full day hiking adventure at the highest peak of mount Taygetos at 2407m

Mount Taygetos is the highest mountain in the Peloponnese boasting a height of 2407 meters. Beautiful forests covering the sub alpine area, gorges and ravines shaded by plane trees are features of an incredible landscape. Walking the trails of Taygetos, a hiker can witness the geological history of 200 million years. The highest peak of 2407m, a solid limestone forms an almost perfect pyramid considered a sacred place from ancient times. Hiking the highest peak was an important achievement for the ancient Spartans and still is today.

Our hike to the highest peak of 'Prophet Elias' starts from the refuge of the Sparta mountaineering club at 1550m. Reaching the alpine meadows the smell of the fragrant shrubs and wildflowers dominate our senses where the most important the endemic herbal tea is dominant. On our way we stop to enjoy the spectacular vistas the mountain generously offers. We continue uphill to the so-called ''Portes'' meaning gates, a split of the ridge that marks our entry into the final part of our hike to the summit. Soon we will be walking the so-called ''immortal ridge''. A few more steps and we touch the summit plateau ''conquering'' the highest peak of the mountain at 2407m. The view from the top is breathtaking to all corners of the horizon. After tasting a delicious picnic that will get our batteries charged, we take the way back.

  • Meeting time: 9:30 a.m.
  • Meeting point: Sparta
  • Duration: 7 hours including breaks
  • Difficulty: Challenging
  • Suitability: Family friendly, Group friendly, Couples, Seniors, Youth, Kids over 12 years old

Included

• Local mountain guide
• Tour planning
• Picnic with local products
• Photographs from the tour
• Liability insurance
• All taxes

Not included

• Transfer to meeting point

Do nοt forget

• Bottle of water
• Hat
• Sun cream (during summer months)
• Hiking shoes or trainers (Open shoes, sandals or flip-flops are unsuitable)
• Hiking backpack (if available)
Cancellation policy

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 cooperating company (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.


 

  • Many activities are based on the weather, so it is recommended that you contact the company before the activity.
  • It is a good idea to be at the meeting point 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.
  • After your reservation it is enough to give your details to the cooperating company so that you can carry out your activity. However, it is recommended that you have the booking confirmed in digital or printed form.
  • Read the benefits of the activity carefully to avoid possible extra charges from additional optional services.
  • Read the cancellation policy carefully before booking.

Location

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Meeting Point

Region: Faridos, Lakonia

Address: Sparta 230 54, Greece

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