Taygetos Peak with Camp 2 Days

SATURDAY 8 JULY
08.00: DEPARTURE from Metro Agios Antonios. Please be at the point 10 minutes earlier 08.20 Palataki 09.10 Isthmus of Corinth 12.00: Arrival at Manganiari springs (estimated time). Group organization, rucksack - equipment arrangement, short break 13.00: Start of activity, Hike to the shelter / camp at 1550m 16.00: Estimated arrival at the shelter / camp. Tidying up the rooms or setting up counter tents. Free time to rest, eat and sleep. 18.00: Dinner
 
DIFFICULTY: 1+, DISTANCE: 3.7km, ALT. DIF.:570m DURATION: 02.30 (+/-30') HOURS
 
SUNDAY 9 JULY
02.30: Quick morning coffee and group preparation 03.00: Start of night hike 06.00: Arrival at the top 06.15: The "Pyramid Effect" at sunrise 06.45: Departure and return to the shelter / camp

DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY 2+, DISTANCE (RETURN): 7.65km, DURATION WITH STOPS: 05.30 (+/-30') HOURS

RETURN: SHELTER - MAGGANIARI SPRINGS
09.30. Arrival at the shelter, rest, breakfast, gathering camp / equipment 12.00 Return to the springs of Manganiari 14.30: Arrival at the springs of Manganiari where the bus will be waiting for us, end of the program, departure for Athens
 
DIFFICULTY: 1, DISTANCE: 3.7km, ALT. DIF.: -570m DURATION: 02.00 (+/-30') HOURS

FOR OVERNIGHT IN TENTS
The overnight stay on Saturday night will be done with a camp in a specially designed area near the shelter. Campers will have the opportunity to use the WC facilities, to obtain drinks, snacks, water, etc. from the shelter. You can use your own camping equipment. However, there is a possibility for us to provide camping equipment to those who do not have it. You should have: Tent for up to 2 people / sleepig pad / sleeping bag
 
FOR THE SHELTER
You must have: Flip flops for movement inside the shelter, Sleeping bag, sheet or liner, Earplugs
Places in the shelter are limited (17) so order of priority will be observed
In the shelter of Taygetus, there is a kitchen, where food serves, breakfast, drinks and bottles water.
 
WC & HYGIENE FACILITIES
The shelter has a WC which we can use. Have with you the necessary hygiene items such as: Toilet paper, Wet wipes, toothbrush, toothpaste, hand antiseptic, garbage bag

TECHNICAL DATA
The route is fromt - back with an altitude difference of 1427 meters and a total of 15.5 kilometers (a total of 2 days). Duration of the excursion with the required stops is estimated at 2.30 "hours (+/- 30 ') from Piges Magganiari to the shelter and 5.30" hours (+/- 30') from the shelter to the top and return to it. The excursion is suitable for beginners in good physical condition provided they have the necessary basic equipment.



PRICES
€125 for accommodation at the Refuge
€115 for accommodation in a tent

CANCELLATION POLICY
up to 21 days before the start of the event full refund. Up to 10 days before the start of the event, 50% refund on the total cost. In case of cancellation for less than 10 days before the event, no refund will be given.

Each participant must – is obliged to inform about any health problems

The top of the pyramid, from what is said, is in absolute conceivable line with Olympus, and is a reference point for coordinates for several areas. The Pythagoreans speak of an energy place, of a ‘Gate “, in a place where nature has chosen to inoculate the world with light, spirit, Greek Culture !! Besides, it is not accidental that Anaximander in antiquity, according to what Cicero writes, he had set up an “observatory” at the top to observe the movement of the stars!

The Climb to the HOLY MOUNTAIN  is an important achievement from the ancient Spartans until today and is one of the most exciting mountaineering experiences that one must try even once!