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Therissos Sector 4

Area info

This sector includes three traditional climbing routes, all multi pitches, from VI up to VII-. Maybe the most beautiful route of the area is here, that is Eleutherios Venizelos, a superb route at VII-.

Therissos topo

Route name: Maniki (42)

Grade: VI
Length: 120 meters
Protection: Traditional route, full climbing equipment needed

Route name: Sof. Venizelos (43)

Grade: VII-
Length: 120 meters
Protection: This is a must route if you can climb trad around VII. One of the most beautiful routes in the whole area. Full trad climbing equipment needed especially friends and nuts along with at least 12 slings.

Route name: El.Venizelos(44)

Grade: VI+
Length: 120 meters
Protection: Traditional route, full climbing equipment needed

Posted on: 25/04/2011

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