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Hiking top of mount Taygetos
September 30, 2023 @ 09:00 - October 1, 2023 @ 17:00
Hiking top of mount Taygetos
Taygetos, one of the most beautiful mountains in Greece,
presents unique images of beauty to the visitor.
In a special two-day which starts on the morning of Saturday,
30 September, 2023 and has the final destination of climbing the highest peak of the Peloponnese at 2405 m.
Morning departure with the final destination of the day the mountain refuge of Taygetos.
But before our ascent to the shelter, a 3-hour leisurely hike awaits us in the Mylon gorge.
Our hike starts from the small and very picturesque village of Georgitsi. Georgitsi, also known as “the balcony of Taygetos”,
is located at an altitude of 970 meters. Throughout the 7 km route, we will walk on a clean and shaped
path at many points with wooden stairs or metal passages (wire rope – but via ferrata).
The path initially starts from
a dirt road and with a mild nature, but the deeper we go, the more it will compensate us for our choice to visit it.
On our route we will encounter firs, chestnuts, plane trees, as well as the ruins of old water mills.
In the narrowest part of the gorge is the old aqueduct of Alevros.
A very beautiful and special route. At the end of the hike we will go to the shelter of Taygetos.
Rest and food as our next hike which is the climb to the top of Prophet Elias requires us to get out of bed at 02:30 on Sunday morning.
Taygetos is the highest mountain of the Peloponnese with a height of 2405 meters but also an impressive length that exceeds 100 km!!!
The ridge of Taygetos is one of the longest alpine routes in the country. The peak of Taygetus is called Prophet Elias and is known
as one of the largest natural pyramids in the world. Every summer on the feast of the Prophet Elias, hundreds of visitors climb to the top,
to visit the small church and see the shadow of the pyramid that falls on the sea at sunrise.
On Sunday morning we will climb to the top of Taygetus in order to enjoy the incredible goddess
of the Pyramid phenomenon that takes place in the sunrise or sunset of the Sun.
With the completion of the descent and being full of a rich two days we will take the way back.
Activities point
The Taygetus, Taugetus, Taygetos is a mountain range on the Peloponnese peninsula in Southern Greece.
The highest mountain of the range is Mount Taygetus, also known as “Profitis Ilias”, or “Prophet Elias”.
The name is one of the oldest recorded in Europe, appearing in the Odyssey. In classical mythology,
it was associated to the nymph Taygete and it was named after her. During Byzantine times and up until the 19th century,
the mountain was also known as Pentadaktylos .
Cost and Tickets
Hiking €35
Ηiking / + accommodation €60
Transportation by company minibus/ + hiking / + accommodation €85
Hiking Taygetos tickets
Technical details
4 hours – 5 hours
Difficulty
10 klm – 8 klm
What the company offers
We, at B.O.A. (Base Outdoor Activities), go the extra mile to ensure that every member
of our team is adequately trained and certified by all relevant authorities and also use
the most up-to-date and safe equipment available. Safe, sound and modern equipment
Certified guides for the activity
Certified first-aid guides
Team communication system
Guides that are Physical Education and Sport Science graduates
Team navigation/rescue/beacon system (GPS-BEIDOU-GLONASS)
Professional team pharmacy (GUIDE LEADER)
Photos/videos from the activity
Complimentary participation diploma
What you need to bring with you
Foul equipment for hiking
Bathing suit
Sports shoes or Hiking
Body towel
Light clothing for walking
Snack
Food
Safety – Health – Participation
In order to participate in any activity, you should be absolutely healthy and not have any health problem.
For a valid participation, you will need to fill the relevant participation form on the website
and accept the terms and conditions of the company.
Rules
The schedule may be altered or even cancelled due to unfit weather conditions or other unforeseen
factors that may occur and could hinder the safe completion of the activity. In all these cases,
participant safety is the most defining factor. In the case of a cancellation from the side of the company,
the ticket value is returned to the participants in full.
The participation tickets are only valid for the activity and the date they are booked for.
Payment methods
Credit card
Cash
Bank transfer
Rules and more:
Name bank : Alpha Bank
Number GR5901403420342002002009972
