The ... paradise is unreachable in the prefecture of Achaia. Just to enjoy the panoramic views of the region you should climb to the key positions. And there are several positions for the climbing lovers who are founding the changeling to the rocks and the pleasure to harness the grimly, to confirm the eternal relation of the noble struggle of man and nature. So come and climb on the rocks of Achaia.
We suggest:
Alepohori climbing field: The nature placed it at the foot of Erymanthos, and ... decided to cool the waters of Teuthea, sub river of Peiros. It belongs to the municipality of Tritaia , is from Staurodromi (seat of the Municipality) 27.8 km far away and 40 km away from Patras. The road leading to the village and the area is paved. Includes 5 tracks that offer 60 routes and there are opportunities for many more journeys. The alpine scenery is beautiful and the rocks, with many colours and stalactites and stalagmites.
There are tracks on the eastern and western slopes orientation which means that even in bright sun slopes are in shadow. The climbing routes up to 25 m and generally have a negative slope. There are routes with grades from VI to X-, but dominated in quantity-and quality-paths 9th grade. Access to the slopes is quick and easy (less 5 min.).
Climbing field of Kalogria: Located in a region where nature has been generous with her, to the marvellous sea of Kalogria , opposite Strofylia unique forest and lake Prokopos and behind the Wall of Dymi. It belongs to the municipality of Larissos , is from Metochi(seat of the Municipality) 17.5 km away and 45 km away from Patras. The road leading to the field is paved. It contains five tracks that offered twenty traditional routes rated from V to VIII, sixty sport routes rated from V to X and twenty top rope VI to VIII. The views from the tops of the rocks are amazing, combining sea, mountain and lake. The orientation of the field is south so it is the ideal period for climbing the months from October to April. Access to the slopes is quick and easy (2 '- 15').
Climbing Field of Spartias (Grevenos): A breath above Alepochori, to the western foothills of Erymanthos, on the edge of a large firs forest is Spartia, at an altitude of 800 meters.It belongs to Tritaia municipality and it is 18.5 km away from Staurodromi (seat of the Municipality) and 50 km away from Patras. The road leading to the field is paved. Conquering the summit of the cliff enjoying views of the Olenos and the ridge Erymanthos. The direction is northwest. There are ten rounds of medium to high difficulty. Access to the field is quick and easy (to 5 ').
Climbing Field of Skolis Mountain: This challenge for climbers, is located in western Achaia, near to village Santameri. Belongs to municipality of Olenia and it is 17.5 km away from Lousika (seat of the Municipality) and 45 km away from Patras. The road leading to the field is paved.
Distinguish two groups in respective sides of Skolis Mountain:
- Chatzouri: (Towards the village Portes). The east orientation makes it perfect for summer. Here are two tracks. The first is vertical solid rocks to 80m. (Has 8 tracks 7th-8th grade), while the second is a huge cave with some hard routes, even by international standards. The access is quick and easy (5 'and 15' respectively).
- Santameri: Located just above the village Santameri consisting of 4-5 small slopes with western orientation. It offers 15 courses with grades of up to VII-IX +.