Mt Taygetos mountain huts

Taygetos topoguide: the Taygetos (EOS Spartis) mountain hutα

There are three mountain huts on Mt Taygetos. The main refuge of Mt Taygetos is located on the foot of the eastern slopes of the highest peak (location called Varvara). The refuge was built in 1938 but was destroyed in WWII. The new building was built near the original site in 1961 and sleeps 26 people with basic amenities.

Taygetos topoguide: the Tsarkos bivouac

Tsarkos bivouac is actually an old farmer's hut. It has undergone severe damages from the time it was reconstructed (2000), however in winter it can provide protection to 4-6 persons. There are 2 beds, a few utensils and a petrol heater.
In Agios Dimitrios there is small bivouac, in good condition but closed.

Taygetos topoguide: the bivouac in Agios Dimitrios

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Flora
of Mt Τaygetos area

Photos and descriptions for all mountain huts of Mt Taygetos are included in the hiking application Taygetos topoguide.

Taygetos topoguide is available for Android devices as an in-app-purchase via the global app topoguide Greece. Taygetos topoguide is a member of the Peloponnese group.

Taygetos topoguide is also available as an in-app-purchase for iOS & iPad devices via the global hiking app Topoguide Greece app. There again, Taygetos topoguide is a member of the Peloponnese group.

topoguide Greece offers active guidance along the trail, as well as an extented guidebook on the geography, the nature and the history of the area.