Rock Climbing around Athens
Rock Climbing around Athens
The mountains of Parnitha, Ymittos and Penteli are situated in less than an hour's drive from downtown and provide more than 2,000 climbing routes with different climbing experiences. In the center of Athens, the hills of Philopapou, Lycabettus, and Tourkovounia, apart from the fantastic views to the city, provide horizontal and vertical routes for climbing. In the vicinity of Lavrio, the Gulch of Chaos with its steep cliffs of 70 meters height is a challenging surface at a unique location with multiple geological, historical, and cultural interests.
The mental and physical challenge of sports climbing has always been popular among Greeks, hence the large number of mountaineering clubs that operate in every municipality and take advantage of the sport all year round, as the mild climate in Athens is ideal for climbing especially from spring till autumn.
One of the best climbing destinations in the world is the island of Kalymnos of the Dodecanese Island complex, with visits from more than 10,000 climbers per year. Some of the most impressive and frequented climbing sites in Greece can also be found in Meteora (a UNESCO World Heritage site) in central Greece; the island of Crete; Epirus; Thrace; and the Peloponnese. Athens, with diverse climbing opportunities and multi-pitch routes, can easily equal Kalymnos and its popularity but remains one of the best-kept secrets in European sports climbing.
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Established in 1995 EOS contributes to the maintenance of the trails and the preservation of the mountain of Ymmitos and at the same time provides mountain excursions with many activities full of action and adventure.... more
Trekking and hiking guided tours with varying levels of difficulty and duration suitable for everyone. All tours can be combined with cultural visits to archaeological sites, stays in authentic mountain villages, fitness, and wellness.... more
The mountaineering club of Athens covers all aspects of mountain activity such as trekking, hiking, skiing, and rock climbing. Beginner and intermediate climbing training take place twice a year - in spring during the months of April and May, and in ... more
Basecamp rock climbing school takes place in the mountains of Athens, the boulders of Meteora in Central Greece and the island of Kalymnos. Established in 2001 by the EOOA, instructor, and leader of the Greek team Mount Everest conquest Panagiotis... more
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