Get ready to witness the enigmatic “pyramid” of mount Taygetos!

About

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.

Itinerary

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

Included

• Organization and processing of all activity
• Mountain Guide
• Assistant
• Walking poles
• Rucksack
• Water proof ponchos
• Water
• Accommodation: shelter
• Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snack
• Photos
• First aid kit
• Liability insurance
• Transport

Not Included

• Any refreshments not mentioned above

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes / Hiking boots
• Proper clothing depending on the weather (warm clothes & rain jacket at winter / comfortable and light clothes at summer)