Parnassos, Lilaia

Parnassos. Lilaia

History

The crag was first visited by Tzortzis Milias and Nikos Duros in 2004, while the construction of MILIASCAMPSVILLAGE had started near Gravia, 5 km from the crag. Then Tzortzis Milias along with students from the climbing school and mainly with the help of Dimitris Kokkoris opened and bolted many routes in sector A and B. The route “Μηδέν άγαν” was bolted by Dimitris Titopoulos and Tzortzis Milias but hasn’t been free climbed yet. In sector A new routes were bolted by Tz. Milias N.Grigoropoulos and D. Mantzavinos while in sector C  by Tz. Milias , M. Titopoulos, P. Grigoropoulos and Dimitris Mantzavinos.

Getting There

On the road to Parnassos you overtake Amfiklia and Polydrosso before Lilaia, you see a sign that leads left to a dirt road to a small hydroelectric plant (after a small bridge and just before a big gas station with a cafeteria and a fence). Follow the dirt road to the factory and after 800 meters park where the fence ends. From there at  your righgt side you can see the red roof. We cross the stream right at the end of the fence, following the red signs. Pass the meadow (moving to the right) and continue the marked path which ascends always from the right side of the roof. Total time from the car to the crag, 10 min.

Belaying

All routes are secured with stainless steel ten cm bolts, and have sportiv style which means than need quickdraws to free climb them. All the routes have an anchor. The crag is suitable for climbing schools and young/amateur climbers. The routes have at their base the name and the difficulty written. Beware when rappeling from the long routes (25-30 m). Make sure you have a knot at the end of the rope.

Orientation

East. The rocks have shade in the afternoon (after 14.30) and in the morning sun. In the summer you should go in the afternoon while in the winter in the morning.