Sunset Hike & Stargazing at Parnassos
Activity Description
Overlooking the Gulf of Corinth and under the starry sky of the Alpine zone. A unique autumn event for those who love to look up!
Our hike crosses the southwestern slopes of Parnassos and moves in the Alpine zone from the Defner shelter 1,840m to Gerontobrachos 2,396m. following part of the National Trail 22. It is a climbing route of moderate difficulty. For those who wish to hike a shorter distance, it will be possible to choose a lower ascent point, always accompanied by animators.
The Alpine landscape of Parnassos gives us unique images. One of them is the sunset with its magical colors which we see embracing the mountains of the Peloponnese and being reflected in the waters of the Corinthian Gulf. Our hike will take about 4 hours in total.
Just before nightfall, we will return to the mountain refuge Michalis Defner on the terrace of which we will enjoy a hot drink under the starry sky. With a state-of-the-art electronic telescope and the guidance of our specialist partner we will observe the moon and other planets. We will be given the opportunity to see the details on the surface of the stars and learn more about the universe. On October 12th we expect the night sky to be "at its best"!
Highlights
- Hiking in the Defner Alpine Zone 1,840m to Gerontobrachos 2,396m.
- Stargazing with a state-of-the-art telescope
- Hot drink in mountain hut
Detailed program
- 15.00 Meeting at the Michalis Defner mountain refuge (Altitude 1840m / access by road from a good dirt road)
- 15.00 - 15.15 Meeting & Briefing
- 15.15 - 17.15 Summit hike with sunset (Gerontobrachos altitude 2396m. - Distance about 3.5 km.) *For those who wish to do a shorter hike there will be an intermediate goal / Intermediate stop altitude. 2200 m. - Distance about 2 km*
- 17.30 - 19.00 Descent hike
- 19.00 - 19.45 Break with a hot drink treat, there will be the possibility of additional feeding at the shelter for those who wish
- 19.45 - 22.30 Observation of the night sky with an electronic telescope and the guidance of an expert
Conditions of participation
- Good physical condition
- 10 years and over accompanied by parents
Important Information
- Meeting point: Michalis Defner mountain refuge
- Meeting time: 15.00
- End of activity: 22.30
- Duration: 7 - 8 hours
Cost of Participation: 30 euros per person
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Cancellation policy
- Cancellation 72 hours or more prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are automatically reimbursed for the full activity price.
- Cancellation between 24 hours and 72 hours prior to the agreed activity starting date. You are entitled to a 50% reimbursement
- Cancellation 24 hours or later are what we call last-minute cancellations. No reimbursements will be effected
* If the activity is canceled by the activity provider (due to weather, non-completion of minimum entries, force majeure, etc.), the price of your activity, is refunded in full.
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