Spring two-day ascent of Profitis Ilias (2,407 m), the highest peak of Taygetos and of the Peloponnese, with a night in a mountain hut. Saturday: coach from Athens via Sparta to the Manganiari spring (Kalyvia Sochas), then a gradual climb of about 2 hours through dense forest to the hut at about 1,450 m; shared dinner (pasta with minced meat). The hut has about 10-12 beds, given by order of booking; the other participants stay at the nearby Ilaeira Mountain Resort (3- and 4-bed rooms) and are driven up to the hut by 4x4 in the morning. Sunday: night start at about 03:30-04:00 with headlamps to reach the summit for sunrise and, if weather and visibility allow, the famous 'pyramid' shadow of Taygetos, with views over the Messenian and Laconian gulfs; then, depending on conditions, on to a nearby peak, possibly in two sub-groups at different paces. The ascent is about 3.5-4 km with +850 to +950 m: a demanding mountain climb on a steady gradient in alpine terrain; the full summit day is about 7-8 km and 5-6 hours of walking without stops. Not recommended for hikers without very good fitness and previous experience of mountain ascents or long routes; the leaders may change the programme. Included: private coach from central Athens, professional mountain guides, one night in the Taygetos hut dormitory or the nearby hotel. Dinner and breakfast at the hut are paid on site (€25 per person; breakfast is included at the hotel). Hiking boots, poles, a headlamp, warm layers, windproof/waterproof jacket, gloves, hat, water bottle, snacks and a small daypack are mandatory. Booking through the form on the organizer's page with a €100 deposit. Contact: info@pezoporistas.gr, +30 697 417 0003.