Voie de plusieurs longueurs 6c (105 m, 3 longueurs) dans le secteur de la Tour — élégante, technique et exigeante, sur dalle compacte avec quelques passages exposés.
6c multi-pitch (220 m) at Rubicon — technical line on dihedrals and slabs, left of Rubicon.
Technical Details
Length (m)
220.00
Pitches
56
Bolts
0
Belays
0
Rings
0
Description
“The Enchanted Well” (6c, 220 m) was opened and first climbed on December 10, 2000, by E. Moschovits and K. Tsoukleidis.
The line follows a distinct system of dihedrals and slabs, located to the left of the upper section of “Rubicon.” Although its natural start is a ramp on the left, dense vegetation makes access difficult, so the climb begins from a small water groove instead. The slabs above the groove lead into a succession of beautiful dihedrals. Rock quality varies from excellent to occasionally suspect, requiring attention in some sections.
The route begins from the ledge marking the start of the upper part of “Rubicon.” The most practical access to this ledge is via the ridge of “Rubicon’s” first section (III, 150 m). From there, the route starts on the left side of the amphitheater, above a wide ramp leading to a brown water groove, easily identifiable as the starting point.
For a repeat, bring a full set of nuts and a full set of friends.
Descent:
Option 1: Walk 5 min along the ridge to the well with the oak trees, then descend via the marked path on the east side to the Ano Vasiliki road. (Easiest, but requires transport back to Kryoneri.)
Option 2: Walk 5 min along the ridge to the same well, then take the western descent path, returning to Kryoneri in about 2 hours, passing the base of Rubicon’s ridge.
Option 3: Abseil descent. From the top, abseil the route’s own belays down to the ledge, then continue via the belays of “Bright Path”, or alternatively those of “Voyage of the Argonauts” or “South Wind.”
(Note: these abseil routes require precise knowledge of where each route exits on the ledge.)
The line follows a distinct system of dihedrals and slabs, located to the left of the upper section of “Rubicon.” Although its natural start is a ramp on the left, dense vegetation makes access difficult, so the climb begins from a small water groove instead. The slabs above the groove lead into a succession of beautiful dihedrals. Rock quality varies from excellent to occasionally suspect, requiring attention in some sections.
The route begins from the ledge marking the start of the upper part of “Rubicon.” The most practical access to this ledge is via the ridge of “Rubicon’s” first section (III, 150 m). From there, the route starts on the left side of the amphitheater, above a wide ramp leading to a brown water groove, easily identifiable as the starting point.
For a repeat, bring a full set of nuts and a full set of friends.
Descent:
Option 1: Walk 5 min along the ridge to the well with the oak trees, then descend via the marked path on the east side to the Ano Vasiliki road. (Easiest, but requires transport back to Kryoneri.)
Option 2: Walk 5 min along the ridge to the same well, then take the western descent path, returning to Kryoneri in about 2 hours, passing the base of Rubicon’s ridge.
Option 3: Abseil descent. From the top, abseil the route’s own belays down to the ledge, then continue via the belays of “Bright Path”, or alternatively those of “Voyage of the Argonauts” or “South Wind.”
(Note: these abseil routes require precise knowledge of where each route exits on the ledge.)
Access
About 45 minutes from the beach via the western path leading to the summit, following the first section of “Rubicon” (III, 150 m) to the ledge.
Approach time: 45 minutes
Recommended Equipment
Full set of nuts
Full set of friends
Two 60 m ropes (for abseil)
Helmet
Full set of friends
Two 60 m ropes (for abseil)
Helmet
