Climbing in Corinthia: Sectors Frygani & Mylos

A new climbing spot between Athens & Leonidio!

We are glad to announce the development of two new climbing sectors in the Northern Peloponnese!

48 densely bolted and thoroughly cleaned routes, with grades from 5a to 7b+, are waiting for you in the historic Corinthia region.

Frygani is a large limestone and conglomerate vertical wall, similar to the legendary Meteora cliffs but, in fact, the rock is significantly more solid and with features in abundance (pockets, holes and flakes). Another important difference: the bolting in Frygani is much denser!

In cooperation with more than 30 local businesses and under the supervision of Aris Theodoropoulos and his experienced team, we developed 48 climbing routes that are ideal for:

• experienced as well as new climbers
• year-round and all-day long climbing
• starting or ending your Peloponnese climbing tour
• technical, balancy and varied climbing
• practicing good footwork technique

Located less than 2 hours drive from Athens, Patras or Nafplio, sectors Frygani and Mylos have already gained positive feedback from the climbing community and are totally worth your visit.

Project info

According to Mr. Aris Theodoropoulos’ climbing book (Greece: Sport climbing the best of 2017):

For the first time in the climbing history of Greece, so many local companies, professionals along with the municipality of Sikyon, have cooperated and crowdfunded such a climbing project. We should congratulate everybody that was involved, and especially Experience Corinthia and Mrs. Mina Papamitrou (arxontiko-kefalari.gr), who was the connective tissue and mobilizer of this initiative.

See more info about the project at http://climbgreece.com/frygani/

Location info, nearby attractions & things to do

Frygani is just 2km from Kefalari, a traditional and non-touristic village in mountainous Corinthia. It is located on the eastern foot of Mount Ziria, the second tallest mountain of Peloponnese.

 

Less than 10km away you will find Lake Stymphalia, the largest mountain lake of the Peloponnese, mostly known for Hercules’ 6th labour, the Stymphalian Birds! The Environment Museum of Stymphalia is a must visit as it displays the interdependence of mankind and Nature by providing information on the region’s environment, human activity and traditional professions.

Less than 30 minutes away you can visit Nemea, the biggest wine-producing region in Greece with huge historical & mythological importance (Hercules 1st labour; slay of the Nemean Lion). Here you can visit nearby wineries to taste some of the country’s greatest wines, as well as the Archeological Museum of Nemea the Temple of Zeus and the Nemean Games Stadium.

In Corinthia you can combine adventurous climbing with historic sightseeing, local food & wine and hiking among vineyards, lakes, and plateaus with rich flora & fauna.

Frygani

Lat/Long: 37.931712, 22.533892 | Exposure: East | Shade ≅ From 15:30 | Grades: 5a+ to 7b+ | Routes: 38 | Lengths: 16 to 40 meters | Walking: 3 minutes|
Gear: 60m rope (80m for the extensions); 12 QDs (routes up to 20m), 16 QDs (up to 30m), 22 QDs (up to 40m).
Kids: With almost zero walking and smooth areas under the rocks, Frygani is one of the most suitable for children and families.
Access: From Athens, follow the National Road to Corinth and Patras. Take the exit to Kiato and continue for 23 km towards Stymphalia. After passing the junction for the villages of Klimenti and Kaisari, you will see the field to the right of the road. Park on the side road to the right and follow the small path for 3 minutes.
GPS directions: From Athens (130km, 1:40h) or from Patras (130km, 1:50h)

#	Grade	Name	Rating	Length
1	5c+	In the Shadow of Dourdouvana	***	35m
2	5c	Kataigida	***	25m
3	6a+	Sikyona Municipality	***	30m
4	6b	Sikyona Municipality ext.	**	40m
5	5b	Kiato	**	20m
6	5b+	Vrohi	**	20m
7	5c	Katogi Strofilia	***	20m
8	6a	Daphne’s Club	***	20m
9	6b	Mina	***	20m
10	6a+	Armonia	♪	23m
11	6b+	Arxontiko Kefalari	♪	25m
12	6c	Arxontiko Kefalari ext.	**	35m
13	6c	Papidoux	**	27m
14	6b+	Ladolea	♪	30m
15	6b	Nemea Wineland	**	30m
16	6a+	Filoxenia	**	30m
17	6b+	Alkyon resort	***	25m
18	6b+	Alkyon resort ext.	***	40m
19	6c	Stymphalia	***	20m
20	6c+	Corinthia Hotel Association	***	20m
21	6b+	Tourix	***	20m
22	6a	Efharis Filoxenon	***	16m
23	5b+	Pliades-Patriko	***	20m
24	5b+	Xani Miltiadi	***	20m
25	5b	Zafiropoulos	***	18m
26	5a+	Alexiou	***	18m
27	7a	Velina	***	20m
28	6c+	Elisson	***	20m
29	7b+	Astra	***	20m
30	7α+	Πυγολαμπίδα	***	20m
31	7a	Feneos	***	20m
32	6c+	Cultural Association of Kefalari	***	20m
33	6b+	Melpomeni	***	20m
34	6b	Kastania	***	20m
35	6c+	Siagas Beach	***	20m
36	6a+	Polymnia	**	20m
37	6a	Evaggelia	**	23m
38	6a+	Natural Mineral Water Zireia	**	28m

Mylos

Mylos is located almost opposite Frygani (2.5 km away, 5 minutes drive) over an old renovated watermill and has opposite orientation, ie shade in the morning. Only 10 routes have been opened yet, but the field is quite extensive and there are possibilities for too many more. Our plans are to open here several more routes of all levels, so even on warm days it will be possible to climb in the morning. Limestone is similar to Frygani, with fewer crocks.

Lat/Long: 37.914493, 22.530868 | Exposure: West | Shade ≅ until 13:30 | Grades: 5a to 7b+ |  Routes: 10 | Lengths: 20 to 25 meters |Walking: 3-8 minutes
Παιδιά: Mylos is not ideal for children. The path is small but relatively steep and exposed.
Access: From Kefalari, take the main road Kiato – Stymphalia. Then turn right and at the first junction turn left to the watermill. The Mylos sector is just in front of you (about 2 km from Kefalari). Park next to the watermill, walk on the uphill dirt road and path for 3 minutes. To go to the left (gray plate) continue walking at the roots of the rock up and left for another 5 minutes.
GPS directions: From Athens (132km, 1:46h) or from Patras (133km, 1:42h)

#	Grade	Name	Rating	Length
39	6c	Kaliani	**	20m
40	5c	Alkyon	**	20m
41	6a	Stymphalia Traditional Dairy	**	20m
42	5a	Gefsi & Oenos	**	20m
43	7a+	Magas	***	22m
44	7b+	Elena	♪	25m
45	6a	Arxontiko kefalari 1880	***	20m
46	6c+	Pagos	***	25m
47	7b	Armonia Boutique	***	22m
48	7b	Ydor	***	22m

Finally, sector Frygani is 45km from Tarsos, a newly developed sector in a spectacular phsysical location You can see more info about Tarsos here (google translated website) or visit Frygani’s Facebook page.

Our guesthouse

Planning to visit Frygani for a couple of days?

You should definitely consider staying at Armonia hotel, a 19th century traditional Greek guesthouse, built with hand crafted stones and located under the shadow of a 130 years old plane tree. Our village is at 800m of altitude, but just 25km from the nearest beach.

Check our visitors’ reviews in Tripadvisor, Booking.com, Google & Facebook or see some highlights from both of our guesthouses in Kefalari:

A blast from the past. ~ Facebook, 27/6/2017, Francesco, Italy

Excellent authentic breakfast with fresh local products. Greece off the beaten track. ~ TripAdvisor 2/6/2017, Jeanpianne, France

There is a strong feeling that you spend the night in the house of the grandmother of a friend. ~ TripAdvisor, Armonia, 5/6/2017, Anna, Russia

Ideal for walks, hiking and mountain biking. ~ TripAdvisor, Armonia, 17/5/2017, Panos, Greece

Ideal for exploring the wineries and antiquities of Nemea. ~ TripAdvisor, Armonia, 20/9/2016, Clifford, Greece

Definitely a must when traveling the Peloponnese. ~ TripAdvisor, 25/6/2016, Anja, Germany

You can book your room directly at our website, email us at info@xenonasarmonia.gr or call us at 00306945342202.

We wish you have an unforgettable time in Greece!

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Article sources:

vrahomania.gr/frigani/
climbgreece.com/frygani
Greece: Sport climbing the best of 2017