Parnonas is a mountain range, or massif, on the east of the Laconian plain and the Evrotas valley, upon which Grant Parnon resides. It is visible from Athens above the top of the Argive mountains. The western part is in the Laconia prefecture and the northeastern part is in the Arcadia prefecture. The Parnon range separates Laconia from Arcadia. Its summit offers panoramic views of southeastern Arcadia and South Kynouria and much of Laconia that includes the northern and the central portions and reaches as far as the Taygetos mountains. It also views a part of the central Arcadia and the southern Argolis prefectures.
In the summer month of July and specifically the 20th there is a special celebration of Profitis Ilias (Elias) and in many Greek peaks there is a small chapel of Saint Ilias (Elias). On that specific day, we have decided to visit Parnonas mountain and try to reach the top. Initially we have moved on the highway that connects most part of Peloponnese peninsula with direction to the village of Aghios Petros. There, we had a short stop for a morning tea and later on we continued towards the beginning of the path that leads to the Profitis Ilias plateau.
Olympus Mountaineering 