After numerous trips to Kalymnos, where we have climbed nearly 600 routes at these exceptional cliffs, it was time to share our experience. To complement the information presented here, we have written a book dedicated to the finest 300 climbing routes in Greece.
Leonidio and Kyparissi, with their 2,000 routes beautifully set between the sea and the mountains, have progressively risen to the ranks of Greece’s premier climbing destinations. It was only natural to dedicate an article to them and include them in our book on the 300 finest routes in Greece.
Following the exceptional sites of Kalymnos and Leonidio, a new and equally promising destination is currently being developed. With its 600 routes, Manikia fully deserves an article, as well as its place in our book on the 300 finest routes in Greece.
When people think of the French Riviera, climbing isn’t necessarily the first thing that comes to mind—and yet, it is home to exceptional crags such as Peillon, Castillon, Déversé, and Mesa Verde. Within less than an hour’s drive from Nice, over 90 crags and 3,000 routes await climbers in a stunning setting, with conditions suitable for climbing almost year-round.
When it comes to bouldering, Bishop is undoubtedly one of the premier destinations in the world. Its unique high-desert landscape and world-class rock offer an unparalleled experience. Below is our selection of must-do boulder problems across the Happy and Sad Boulders, Buttermilk Country, and Rock Creek.
Located at the foot of the Taurus Mountains, Geyikbayiri is Turkey’s premier sport climbing destination, featuring over 1,300 routes on world-class limestone.
