Hiking mount Taygetos summit at 2407m

📍 Sparti, Peloponnese, Greece

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DurationFull-day

FitnessHigh

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Overview

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

What you will be doing

Prophet Elias hike

Our hike to the highest peak of Prophet Elias starts from the refuge of the Sparta mountaineering club at 1,550m. 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'll stop to enjoy the spectacular vistas the mountain generously offers.

Summit

We continue uphill to the 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 immortal ridge. A few more steps and we touch the summit plateau at 2,407m. The view from the top is breathtaking.

Picnic and return

After a delicious picnic that will get our batteries charged, we take the way back.

Things to know

AccessibilityChildren friendly

Fitness levelHigh

Tour languageEnglish | Greek

Licence requiredNone

Minimum age is 12.
Minimum 2 participants is required
Bring reusable bottle of water, sun protection, hats, and weather-appropriate clothing
Hiking shoes or trainers required (Open shoes, sandals or flip-flops are unsuitable)
We reserve the right to modify or cancel any outdoor activity due to bad weather or any other reason beyond our control.

Inclusions and Exclusions

✅ Included

Snack
Lunch
Tour guide
Photography

❌ Not included

Pick up and drop off transport
Gratuities

Where we'll meet

Meet up/Pick up location: On the road, 23054 Sparta, GR

Instruction: Meet at Magganiari Spring

ReturnThis tour returns to meeting point.