Όρος Παρνασσός, κορυφή Λιάκουρα (2457μ.) - Mt. Parnassus at Liakoura peak (2457m.)

Mt Parnassus is the 3nd highest mountain in Central Greece, after Mt Giona and Vardousia mountains. It is located close to the town of Levadia, the capital town in Voiotia province. Mt Parnassus is divided in West and East Parnassus.West Parnassus is milder,lower and densely forested whereas East Parnassus is much higher, with steeper slopes and an extensive alpine zone. The highest peak of West Parnassus is Gerolekas at 1714m. elevation, whereas the highest peak of East Parnassus is Liakoura at 2457m. elevation. The significant biodiversity, both in flora and in fauna, led the authorities to the establishment of the National Park of Parnassus in 1938, the year when the systematic mining of bauxite started. The Park comprises a landscape of 15,000 hectares (36,000 acres) spreading on the mountainous region between Delphi, Arachova and Agoriani. In the slopes of Mt. Parnassus there are 2 ski centers, Kelaria and Fterolaka ski center. Above the ski centers one can find numerous peaks above 2300m. altitude,dolines and beautiful plateaus. The biggest ravine in mt.Parnassus is Velitsas ravine, which is one of the best places in Greece for mountaineering ski. Apart from Liakoura other high peaks of East Parnassus is Toumborahi (2431m.), Tsarkos (2415m.) and Gerontovraxos (2396m.) . This video is shot during a spring ascent on Liakoura peak.