West Zobolo
WEST ZOBOLO is an impressive big wall with lots of potential for good multipitch routes. At the moment, only a few worthwhile routes have been equipped.
Climbing: Good variety with slabs, corners, cracks and vertical walls full of hidden pockets.
☁ Shade: Only until 12:00.
Exposure: SW
Conditions: Best in cool conditions (November–March) when climbing in the sun is possible. In warm months, climb early in the morning.
Approach: From the parking area, follow the obvious well-maintained path to the cliff then traverse to the left.
Walking time: 20 min.
Aspra
ASPRA is one of the main crags, and the gem of Zobolo. It is a big, immaculate, well-featured yellow and white wall with plenty of long and sustained climbs, mostly in the 6b–7c range. Most routes were equipped by Dimitris Titopoulos, Yannis Torreli, George Koukis, Dimitris Tsitsikas, Nikos Hadjis, George Aliferis, and Haris Orfanoudakis.
Climbing: Steep, athletic climbing on small tufas, cracks, “Spartan” walls and some unusual rock formations, and lots of potential for more single or multipitch routes.
Conditions: Best in cool months (November–March) when climbing in the sun is possible. In warm months climb early in the morning. Aspra is not good on humid days.
☁ Shade: Only until 11:00.
Exposure: SE
Approach: From the parking area, follow the obvious well-maintained path to the cliff then traverse to the left.
Walking time: 15 min.
Ekpedeftikes
EKPEDEFTIKES features an assortment of easy and mid-grade well-bolted training routes good for beginners, as well as some newer 2nd pitches (2016) from 6b–7b.
All routes were equipped by Dimitris Titopoulos, George Koukis and Dimitra Klaoudatou in 2009/2016, except “Moutsos”, which was equipped by Dimitris Tsitsikas.
Climbing: Balancy slab and grey wall climbing.
Conditions: Best for spring, autumn and winter. Summer climbing is possible only in early morning.
☁ Shade: Only until 11:00.
Exposure: SE
Approach: From the parking area, follow the obvious clear path to the cliff, then left.
Walking time: 11 min.
Protos Tihos
PROTOS TIHOS is the first cliff the path comes to. There are 10 routes on vertical and slightly sharp rock as well as a 3-pitch line up the distinctive groove. Most routes were equipped by Dimitris Titopoulos, George Koukis and Dimitra Klaoudatou in 2009.
Climbing: Balancy slab and grey wall climbing.
Conditions: Best for spring, autumn and winter climbing. Summer climbing is possible only in early morning.
☁ Shade: Only until 11:00.
Exposure: SE
Approach: From the parking area, follow the obvious well-maintained path to the cliff then traverse to the left.
Walking time: 8 min.
East Zobolo
EAST ZOBOLO is a long, shady escarpment which is especially popular. It features more than 40 routes up to 20-25m high, the majority of which are in the easy and mid-grades. Additionally, the cliffs get shade in the afternoon. Routes were primarily equipped by Dimitris Titopoulos and Dimitra Klaoudatou in 2011, with additional equipping by George Koukis, Dimitris Tsitsikas, Panayotis Livanos and Yannis Delakovias. The last five routes, along with “Livanos” and “Pantelis” were equipped by Claude + Christine Remy.
Climbing: Mostly balancy, fingery climbing on red and grey rock which is occasionally rough.
Conditions: Good for afternoon climbing in warmer months.
☁ Shade: After 14:00.
Exposure: E
Approach: From the parking area, follow the wellmaintained path to sector Protos Tihos (8 min) and keep walking to the right for another 6-7 min.
Walking time: 15 min