Taygetos summit 2407m | Great hiking experience

Taygetos summit Prophitis Ilias,Greece

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Duration

7 hours

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

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Overview

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... More

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.

Prices / 2 up to 4 persons

150€/person for minimum 2 participants.
150€/Kid age 12+ for 2 participants.

Prices / 5 up to 8 persons

120€/person for minimum 5 participants.
100€/Kid age 12+ for 5 participants.

For less or more participants please contact us in order to offer you flexible rates.

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HIGHLIGHTS

Mount Taygetos,the highest mountain in the Peloponnese, with 2407m height.
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.
The smell of the fragrant shrubs and wildflowers dominate your senses.
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.

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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.

Comfortable shoes - clothing.
Hat or cup.
Sunglasses.
Hiking shoes or trainers (Open shoes, sandals or flip-flops are unsuitable)
Hiking backpack (if available).
Sunscreen.
Extra T-Shirt for change.
Windstopper jacket.
Towel.
Small snacks.
Bottle of water.

Meeting point : At Sparta town hall.

Final meeting point,time and information will be advised by sms or email one (1) day before the departure of your tour/activity.

Good mood and good physical and mental condition.
No hiking experience required. Walking is nessecery.

Children need to be accompanied by an adult.

Participants should feel comfortable in walking and able to walk.

For any tour is required a minimoum number of participations in order to be materialized. In case of less participants our travel agency has the right to cancel the tour or to postpone the date in another with more participants.Last day of information about the materialisation of the tour can be 1 day before departure as some new last minute - bookings or cancelations can influence the tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the prebooked tour.

All customer touchpoints are frequently cleaned.
Social distancing is maintained in vehicles up to 65% of the total capacity per vehicle ( taxi-minivan-minibus-bus)
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds.
Masks are required, please bring your own..

Included/Excluded

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

Anything not mentioned above
Transfer from/to your hotel.
Entrance fees to museums and archeologiacal site.
Personal expenses.
Personal Insurance.
Any kind of food and beverage.
Tips and Portages.

Tour's Location

Taygetos summit Prophitis Ilias,Greece

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You will need to provide the nearest major hotel to where you are staying, and enter these details as the pick up in your booking request. Alternatively you can make your way to the main departure point (Nedontos 79 str.).

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