Voie sportive 7a (40 m) — puissante, technique, avec un crux explosif près du sommet.
Beautiful and demanding 130 m route on slabs, with few bolts and careful natural protection.
Technical Details
Length (m)
130.00
Pitches
4
Bolts
4
Belays
4
Rings
0
Description
“Kali Kardia” was completed and first climbed on 1/6/2003 by G. Petromianos and A. Simatis.
The opening was done ground-up using a hand drill and temporary protection.
The line climbs the large slabs to the left of “Toxo” (“The Arch”), sharing its first pitch.
The crux, located on the second pitch, was originally aided (A1) during the first ascent and protected with two close bolts.
It was later climbed free during the first repeat and graded VIII– (≈6c).
The rock is of good quality and accepts natural protection, provided the climber is confident in gear placement.
Careful route-finding is required since the pitches are long and have very few fixed points.
For a repeat, a full set of nuts (with medium sizes doubled) and a full set of friends up to Camalot #3 are necessary.
Descent can be made from any belay, or via the main face rappels of the African or Pyrgos routes.
In 2013, the route was maintained: one additional pitch was opened and the belay stations were moved to more comfortable ledges.
The opening was done ground-up using a hand drill and temporary protection.
The line climbs the large slabs to the left of “Toxo” (“The Arch”), sharing its first pitch.
The crux, located on the second pitch, was originally aided (A1) during the first ascent and protected with two close bolts.
It was later climbed free during the first repeat and graded VIII– (≈6c).
The rock is of good quality and accepts natural protection, provided the climber is confident in gear placement.
Careful route-finding is required since the pitches are long and have very few fixed points.
For a repeat, a full set of nuts (with medium sizes doubled) and a full set of friends up to Camalot #3 are necessary.
Descent can be made from any belay, or via the main face rappels of the African or Pyrgos routes.
In 2013, the route was maintained: one additional pitch was opened and the belay stations were moved to more comfortable ledges.
Access
About 35–45 minutes approach from the base, left of “Toxo,” in the African sector.
Approach time: 45 minutes
Recommended Equipment
Full set of nuts (double medium sizes)
Full set of friends (up to Camalot #3)
Slings
Two 60 m ropes (for rappels)
Helmet
Full set of friends (up to Camalot #3)
Slings
Two 60 m ropes (for rappels)
Helmet
