Climbing in Kleisoura, Aitoloakarnania prefecture
The climbing sector of Kleisoura belongs to the prefecture of Aitoloakarnania and it is famous for its rock's overhang (about 35 degrees). It is one of the most popular climbing sectors in Greece and it has been equipped with new routes in 2000. Its gorge of 2klm length offers a good chance for openning more and more new routes. With a western orientation the gorge gives you a chance for climbimg during the summer, too, especially in the afternoon. You can climb even if it's raining cats and dogs, in condition of course, that the raining period is not too long- the most most of the rocks consist of stalactites and when they get wet they are likely to drip. The best period for visiting Kleisoura is during spring and autumn.
How to get there
The climbing sector is very easy to reach. You can drive from Thessaloniki to Agrinio. By the time you pass Agrinio, you change your direction towards Patra-Rio. About 15klm after Agrinio you will meet the gorge of Kleisoura on your left. The climbing sector is in the beginning of the gorge while you are moving towards Patra-Rio. You will find a short earth-road that will lead you to the climbing sector. After parking, you will need to walk for about 5min.
Routes
| NUMBER | ROUTE NAME | GRADE OF DIFFICULTY | LONGITUDE |
| 1. | INTERSTELLAR OVERDRIVE | 8a+ | 40μ |
| 2. | CRYSTAL METHOD | 7b | 17μ |
| 3. | PTICHIOUHOS | 6c+ | 23μ |
| 4A. | ↑ (+L2a: the roof above) | 7c+/8a | +10μ |
| 4b. | ↑ (+L2b: the roof above) | 8bc? | +20μ |
| 5. | Armadillo | 7a | 22μ |
| 5a. | (direct variation) | 8a | 22μ |
| 6. | ↑ Architeuthis (L2) | 8a+ | +25μ |
| 7. | Via del Popolo | 6b+ | 20μ |
| 7a. | Illuminatus | 8b+ | +20μ |
| 7b. | (to be continued) | - | ++25μ |
| 7c. | ? (mixed gear) | IX | 25μ |
| 8. | Glykia Idoni | 8a+ | 15μ |
| 9. | Pistolero | 8b | 28μ |
| 10. | Ohra spirohaiti | 8a/8a+ | 32μ |
| 10a. | Syphilis (same bolts; avoids Ohra's crux going right in Cocodrila) |
7c | 32μ |
| 11. | Cocodrila | 7a | 26μ |
| 11a. | +↑ Cocodrilo Grande | 7b | 34μ |
| 12. | Rezous minus | 8b | 32μ |
| 13. | Kafroman (finish to top) | 8b+ | 33μ |
| (project) | - | 10μ+ | |
| 14. | (chimney-project - mixed gear) | - | |
| 15. | (project) | - | 15μ+ |
| 16a. | Double Penetration | 8a | 25μ |
| 16b. | +↑ Gang Bang | 8c | 33μ |
| 17a. | Kid Loco | 7a | 15μ |
| 17b. | +↑ Hombre-Solo | 7c+/8a | 20μ |
| 17c. | +↑ Hombre Loco | 8a+ | 27μ |
| 18. | Gourounompeis ('PigMaster') | 8b/8b+ | 25μ |
| 19. | Aimatoroufihtra ('BloodSucker') | 8b | 27μ |
| 20. | 8bc | - | |
| 21. | 8bc | 25μ |
info-source: Aristos Thanopoulos
http://www.climbing-greece.com/climbing-destinations/kleisoura-agrinio#sigProGalleria58b150ba8c
