Adventures › Taygetos pass (super Trek)
A few words about the journey
- Experience 5 days on Mount Taygetos
- Cross the tops by foot and walk 50 km!
- Gaze at the three legs of the Peloponnese from the highest peak, the Prophet Elias, at an altitude of 2407 meters
- Walk along the European trail Ε4 in an extraordinary natural landscape Become acquainted with the rare plants of the mountain
- Sleep only in the shelters of the mountain
Why to Choose...
Experience five days as a true mountaineer on Mount Taygetos. Choose a demanding trip designed by climbers of Mount Taygetos for trekking enthusiasts. Indulge in the care of experienced certified instructors and mountain guides of our team and experience the ultimate challenge.
Hike and trek across Mount Taygetos for 50 km. Breath in the aroma of the Peloponnesian land, photograph the unique parts of the Taygetos, cross canyons, small rivers, admire the view over Mani, Sparta and Kalamata from the Mountain ranges. Gather rare herbs that grow on the mountain, as well as tea, chamomile and oregano and take them back home with you.
Your overnight stays will be solely in mountain shelters and you will learn to follow the regulations of the mountain. Test your endurance with this extreme trekking trip and become the winner of the ultimate challenge!
The team at Grazytravel promises you a safe and unforgettable trip!
Land only prices and availability
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Additional Information
Special Notes
On the 2nd to 5th day travelers will stay in mountain shelters on Mount Taygetos. On the 1st and last day travelers will stay in Athens and on the 2nd to last day travelers will stay at a luxury hotel in Kardamili.
Booking your own flights
Grazytravel.com provides unique trips all over Greece which begin upon the traveller's arrival in Greece.
These travel packages DO NOT include airfare (except of course for air travel that is included within Greece in some of our packages) therefore each customer is responsible for ensuring his/her TIMELY arrival for the reservation.
We propose that you search for airline tickets through specialized agencies or tourist sites which offer special rates on flights to and from Greece.
If after searching you are unable to find good rates on travel to Greece and would like Grazytravel to assist you in issuing airline tickets, please contact our office and we will make sure to find the best prices available and flights that will work well and be easily combined with the travel package you have chosen from Grazytravel.
Trip Schedule
1st DayArrive at the hotel in Athens
Free time in the city
Overnight stay in Athens
2nd Day
Depart for Sparta
Go up to the Tourist Shelter (Alagonia)
Overnight stay at the shelter
3rd Day
Hike from the Tourist Shelter to Anavriti
Duration of hike: 10- 11 hours
Overnight stay at the Shelter of Tsalkos
4th Day
Hike from Anavriti to Magganiari
Duration of hike: 9- 10 hours
Overnight stay at the Shelter of Magganiari
5th Day
Hike from Magganiari to Vasilikis Forest
Route: Magganiari- Top of Prophet Elias- Vasilikis Forest (at St. Dimitrios)
Duration of Hike: 7- 8 hours
Overnight stay at St. Dimitrios Διανυκτέρευση (in a cabin or in tents)
6th Day
Hike from Vasilikis Forest to Kardamili
Route: Vasilikis Forest- Gorge of Viros- Exohori- Kardamili
Duration of hike: 9- 10 hours
Overnight stay at a hotel in Kardamili
7th Day
Return to Athens
Free time in the city
Overnight stay in Athens
The travel package has the hotel in Athens as its starting point. From there the company cars pick up the customers at 08:00am. Each customer is responsible for his / her travel to Athens as the package does not include travel from their place of residence.
The company allows customers the following:
- Optional activities with an additional fee.
- Individual program with special activities with an additional fee.
- If the customer does not wish to participate in a particular activity or sport, he / she will be able to follow the rest of the group in one of the accompanying vehicles.
- Upon request, at the termination point of the trip, the company will provide all necessary information (bus routes / ferry boat routes, travel brochures and maps, contact information for travel agencies, tourism offices for alternative travel, lists of hotels / hostels) in order to assist the customers to continue their holidays and travel to other areas of Greece.
Trip Map
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What's Included
- Hotels - lodging and breakfasts
- Native guide with excellent English speaking skills
- Travel Insurance
- Skilled hiking/ trekking attendants and instructors
- All necessary equipment
- One or more accompanying vehicles and drivers
- Head of the tour / person in charge
- Travel material and information regarding each tour
- Accommodation at high end hotels (4 and 5 star)
What's Not Included
- Airline transportation
- Transportation to and from the International Airport-Eleftherios Venizelos
- Additional optional activities with extra charges
- Personal expenses
- As noted above, the company provides the necessary equipment for all activities in the package. However, customers must provide their own individual sleeping bag and whatever else is necessary for outdoor sleeping (camping). In addition, each individual is responsible for the safety and care of his / her cycling and hiking garb (clothing-footwear).