Explore 3 fantastic multi-pitch and sport climbing spots in Zagori, in the Greek Epirus region, together with a certified mountain guide.
Pindus Mountain Range
3 Days
Apr, May, Sep - Nov
Intermediate
Beginner
In the Epirus region of north-western Greece you’ll find Zagori, a cluster of 46 stone villages (the Zagorochoria) and also a beautiful natural area with great opportunities for outdoor lovers.
In the region there are two natural parks, alpine lakes and rivers, the deepest gorge in the world (‘Vikos gorge’) and many peaks above 2500 m.
Besides, there are different climbing areas that will delight both beginners or advanced climbers.
On this 3-day trip we’ll visit three main climbing sectors:
Kipoi
Kokoris bridge
Misiou bridge
These are great spots for multi-pitch and sport climbing. Besides, you can also explore the stone tower and even climb on top of them. You’ll find more details about climbing routes and grading on the itinerary below this description.
By ferry + car
If you want to bring your car loaded with gear, you can enter Greece via ferry from several ports of Italy, (Venice 24 h, Ancona 16 h) towards Igoumenitsa port, and from Igoumenitsa drive 120km to Ioannina – Zagori – Kipoi 1 h 40 min.
By plane + car
Flying to Aktion National Airport, Preveza (PVK), renting a car and from Airport drive 148km to Ioannina – Zagori – Kipoi 2h 10 min.
Would you like to come on this 3-day rock climbing trip in Greece? Send me a request so we can start planning this adventure in Zagori!
8:00 pm – Breakfast
9:00 pm – Meeting point at Kipoi village.
Departure for climbing.
Details about the climbing site:
This sector is located just before the village of Kipoi. We pass the Kokori bridge & turn right to Kipoi village. Just before the village on the right, after we pass a road bridge, there is an open space for us to park. The rock is behind us on the left side of the road bridge, where a small foothpath takes us to the Lazaridi bridge (3′), at the foot of the lines.
Details about the climbing routes:
Grade 6a: 1 route
Grade 6b+: 2 routes
Grade 6c: 5 routes
Grade 6c+: 3 routes
Altitude 800m – Orientation E – Sun 8:00 – 10:00 – Kids friendly – Parking
Protected from the rain – Walking 1min – Altitude difference +0m.
8:00pm – Breakfast
9:00pm – Meeting point at Kokoris bridge.
Departure for climbing.
Details about the climbing site:
Kokori rock is right in front of the Kokori bridge. We take the road to Konitsa. After 19 Km we turn right to central Zagori. After another 10 Km we turn right again to Kipoi – Tsepelovo etc. Another 6 Km and we park at an open space on the left side of the road. Kokori bridge and the rock are in front of us. This is the first rock in the area with climbing routes. The first line was “To vima tou Spourgita” back in 1998. The climbing here requires knowledge of gear placing & trad climbing in general, although there are bolts in the routes.
It’s in the sun most of the day, so better to climb good winter days & summer cloudy one’s.
Details about the climbing routes:
Grade 4b: 1 route
Grade 6a: 1 route
Grade 6b: 1 route
Grade 6b+: 3 routes
Grade 6c+: 1 route
Altitude 750m – Orientation NW – Sun 8:00 – 14:00 – Kids friendly – Parking
Protected from the rain – Walking 1min – Altitude difference +0m
8:00pm – Breakfast.
9:00pm – Meeting point at Kokoris bridge.
Departure for climbing.
Details about the climbing site:
The area where the stone bridge of Misios is located is an environment of great natural beauty where the Vikos gorge starts, you can find many routes, sports or Trad climbing.
Details about the climbing routes:
Grade 5a: 2 routes
Grade 6a: 5 routes
Grade 6a+: 2 routes
Grade 6b: 5 routes
Grade 6c: 2 routes
Grade 7a: 3 routes.
Altitude 750m – Orientation NW – Sun 8:00 – 12:00 – Kids friendly – Parking
Protected from the rain – Walking 20min – Altitude difference +20m
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Man
Climbing with guide Guillaume was absolutely a highlight of my 2-week Europe vacation. Originally, we were planning on climbing in the Calanques, but the park was closed due to wind and fire danger. Guillaume chose another amazing location (Pic de Bretagne) based on my climbing abilities and preferences and kindly offered train station pick-up and hotel drop off, which I appreciated very much. The multi-pitch route we did was not only fun but also the right amount of challenge, which I thoroughly enjoyed. The communication from the team (Gauthier) was prompt and clear—highly recommend!
Maxine
Luis Silva was a great climbing guide and belayer! He taught me how to do moves that were difficult and encouraged me to try routes that were challenging for me! Because of his encouragement, I managed to complete these routes! I really enjoyed the climbs and completed 8 routes in the Sesimbra/Azoia area. The weather was perfect, no direct sun and cool enough to enjoy the climbs. Explore-Share made booking an outdoor climbing experience in Lisbon extremely easy. Luis, our guide, was fantastic, and the platform’s organization was flawless.
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