SPOK EFKLIS-Night Ascent to Prophet Elias Taygetos
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Night climb to the peak of Prophet Elias Taygetos at 2,407 m. from the Sparta side and the Taygetos Refuge.
On the weekend of July 5th and 6th, 2025, the members and friends of the ''Efklis'' Kalamata Hikers and Mountaineers Association will climb Mount Taygetos to the peak at 2,407 m. altitude, to the chapel of Prophet Elias, which has stood there proudly since the late 19th century.
__ Night climbing route to the summit from the Sparta side and the Taygetos Refuge.
Necessary headlamp and climbing equipment are mandatory.
__ The group will be led to the summit, as is the case every year, by our club's experienced climber, Elias Katsoyiannis.
__ Departure from Kalamata at 4:00 pm on Saturday from the offices of the SPOK ''Efklis'', at the intersection of Psaron and Makedonias streets (in front of the S/M AB Vasilopoulos), the transportation will be done by the private cars of each group.
__ Participation fee: 10 euros (club members) and 15 euros (non-club members).
Any person entering the other participant's vehicle will be charged an additional 10 euros for the symbolic cost of gasoline.
__ Overnight stay on Saturday night: There is an extra cost for tents outside the shelter (5 euros per person).
We will be informed the previous day if and when a cancellation is made in the shelter.
__ It is possible to order food from the Taygetos Shelter.
CONDITIONS: Participants must be members of our Association.
Otherwise, non-members will sign a form from our Association stating that they are healthy and participate at their own risk.
Addressed to participants in very good physical condition.
__ Wednesday (July 2, 2025), a briefing will be held for climbers before the expedition at 8:00 pm at the club offices.
__ Information in the afternoon on the following telephone numbers: 27210 90627 and 697 425 2234.
