Karmilio Oros

Karmilio Oros (Greek: Καρμήλιο Όρος or Καρμύλιο Όρος; also known as Prophet Elijah or Profitis Ilias (Προφήτης Ηλίας) on some maps) is a peak at the southern end of the Athos peninsula. Its summit is 887 metres above sea level.[2][1] It is named after Mount Carmel.

Sign on the footpath between the Hermitage of Saint Basil and Stavros pointing the way to Karmilio Oros

The Holy Chapel of the Holy Glorious Prophet Elijah (Ιερόν Παρεκκλήσιον Αγίου ενδόξου Προφήτου Ηλιού) on Karmilio Oros

Karmilio Oros
Mount Carmel Καρμήλιο Όρος
View of Karmilio Oros as seen along the footpath from Stavros to the Skete of Saint Anne
Highest point
Elevation	887 m (2,910 ft)
Prominence	887 m (2,910 ft)
Coordinates	40.1290864°N 24.3113586°E / 40.1290864; 24.3113586[1]
Naming
Etymology	Mount Carmel
Geography
Karmilio Oros Chalkidiki
Country	Greece
Region	Mount Athos
Climbing
Normal route	From the Skete of St. Basil or Stavros
Access	Men only

The peak can be reached via footpaths from the Hermitage of Saint Basil. The peak lies directly to the northeast of the Skete of St. Basil.[3]^: 68 The Holy Chapel of the Holy Glorious Prophet Elijah (Ιερόν Παρεκκλήσιον Αγίου ενδόξου Προφήτου Ηλιού; 40.187602°N 24.292176°E / 40.187602; 24.292176) and some radio towers sit on top of the peak. A footpath connects the skete to the peak, as well as with the Stavros junction, where there are footpaths that lead to the Skete of St. Anne, Kerasia, and Great Lavra.[4]