5 December 2016
Roadtrip in Peloponnese
Eva Eskilsson from Mountain Spirit Guides has spent some weeks in Peloponnese, Greece and here is her report and recommendations.
"Probably my favorite place on Peloponnese was Kiparissi, because of the amazingly pretty setting. However the most spectacular climbing there (on Babala wall) is reserved for strong climbers (routes from 7c and up). Nedousa and Lagada was also amazing for sport climbing, and in a more mountainous atmosphere, completely different to the dry and warm Mediterranean cost (even though itโs just 30min drive from the sea). There are several big sectors and much more climbing then I expected (good from 5b to 8b), and I would like to spend a lot more time in each of these places.
Nedousa is a crisp river gorge with fresh water, forest, and beautiful camping spots, but also not far to drive to from Kalamata (as a hotel can be nice this time of the year). Lagada is more open and even higher in altitude, closest larger town is Sparta, and it is popular spot for Greek climbers. Still we didnโt meet any other climbers and the routes remain unpolished and almost completely free from chalk (at least in November).
In Varasova we did one of the long routes to the summit of Varasova (the mountain, 900m) which was quite an adventure. The face is unfortunately interrupted by 300m of scrambling on a ledge, but still offers 600m of climbing and a great ambiance above the sea."
Aris from Kalymnos will publish a new Best of Greece topo early in 2017.
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