Greece, with 87% of its mainland being mountainous, is a top global destination for climbing enthusiasts. Climbing is the activity where we ascend rocks, snow, or ice with steep inclines, requiring the use of both feet and hands for progression. The difficulty of a climbing route depends on the slope of the field, its quality, but mainly on the number and size of holds and footholds. Climbing is divided into subtypes such as: free, sport, solo, artificial, top rope, indoor, and bouldering.
Climbing in Pelion
One of the most interesting areas in the country for climbing is Volos, specifically Pelion. This region of Magnesia offers not only high-quality rocks but also uniquely beautiful landscapes where climbing can be combined with vacations throughout the year.
Pelion offers a plethora of climbing fields that cater to all levels of difficulty, addressing both complete beginners and professional climbers, while also covering all intermediate levels.
The climbing routes in Pelion are numerous, with some located just a stone’s throw from the city of Volos, others well-hidden in spots of eastern Pelion right next to the sea, and some at the entrance of the city from the national road at the height of Almyros.
Climbing Fields
The closest climbing fields to Volos are those of Agios Nikolaos at the foothills of Pelion, where visitors can choose between 5 routes of varying difficulty, the climbing field of Sarakinou with 2 routes, Koukourava and the seaside Agria with 2 and 4 areas respectively. Outside Volos, we find climbing fields in Mylopotamos, the beach of perhaps the most famous village of Pelion, Tsagarada. The climbing field of Mylopotamos includes 4 routes of enchanting beauty with small to medium difficulty. Finally, the climbing field of Kofon, at the entrance of the city near the settlement of Almyros, includes another 2 areas, bringing the total number of mapped fields in the wider area of Magnesia to 20.
The traveler who chooses to visit Volos to experience the activity of climbing has the opportunity to combine it with a multitude of other mountain and sea activities such as SUP (Stand-Up Paddleboarding), Sea Kayak, Rappel, River Trekking, Skiing, and many others.
To discover all the secrets of climbing in Pelion, we are at your disposal for any information and clarification on our website www.trueadventure.gr as well as via email at [email protected]
