Climbing at Messolonghi
hundreds of climbing routes - spectacular views
Varassova Mountain is located eastern of Evinos River and western of Antirrio harbor, opposite of the city of Patras. It is an ideal climbing destination! It is a huge volume of limestone which heights 917 meters. In ancient times it was called Chalkeia. The Greek climbers took their first steps in Varassova in 1958, when Varassova holds a special place in the hearts of Greeks and foreign mountaineers. The climbing slopes of Varassova descending in Kryoneri village area, is one of the three most important climbing areas of Greece. The Varassova distance about 15 km from the city of Messolonghi. Along with Meteora is one of the most famous climbing areas in Greece, but do not worry about the climbers crowds: there may be other climbers during the weekends, but the days from Monday to Friday is more than likely to have the slope all yours!
