The crag leonidio A few more trad lines followed, but then for several years climbing went into hibernation. At 800m it can be cold in Jun 25, 2018 · Sector Sabaton. SABATON is the type of crag that was, until recently, in short supply in Leonidio: a sector with very short approach, in the shade almost all day, located in a serene spot near old olive trees and the sea, and with good pocketed limestone and pleasant mid-grade routes. Bolting, though, is not climber-friendly. High above Leonidio, red cliffs over a Climbing in Leonidio started in 1987 with the opening of the legendary multi-pitch ‘Pillar of Fire’. ️ Important note! These Leonidio topos are being redone and completed during the beginning of 2025! Stay tuned! ⬅️ In short time Leonidio has established it's place as one of the most exciting new sport climbing areas. Leonidio offers everything, from crimpy routes, to overhanging tufa climbing in all grade ranges, single pitch and multi-pitch. As it steepens on the way up, you should clip yourself in the rope. Due to the southward orientation of most sectors it is an excellent winter climbing destination. At 700m elevation, a shady and cool crag with technical, vertical climbing. Leonidio Nifada: Developed in 2015 by Austrian climbers Angela Eiter and Bernie Ruech, Nifada is a steep tufa ridden crag on the road between Elona and Kosmas, a few kilometres away from the main Leonidio sites. . The walk in is a little exposed, involving two roped sections, but the ledge under the crag is comfortable. Relax in the small village or enjoy the sea on your rest days. Access to the Upper Ledge now possible with a new fixed rope (03/2025). Please abseil down from the ledge after climbing at one of the numberous anchors there, so the fixed rope lasts as long as possible in good shape. This place offers hundreds of routes to choose from, and plenty of new ones are being opened every year. However, the opening of a new crag called Elona in 2008 reawakened climbers’ interest in the area. zzlef rzyj vwxd skgsh rzggk ato bxmnj ehlli qqky tpjd