Varasova sport climbing AREA

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Varasova is 240 km away from Athens.
The location is 30 km away from Antirio.

One of the most important climbing areas in Greece, Varasova massif is near the sea, just opposite of Patra and has a height of 917 m.

Beauty of the scenery, solidity of the rock, easy access and sea joys.


Access

Car: turn left, before the bridge of Evinos river exactly on the junction for Galatas and Krioneri.
Varasova, just above Krioneri village, is 6 km away from the junction.

Bus: departing from the Athens station, on Kifisos river and going to Mesolongi or Agrinio.
Get off this bus at Evinohori and catch a taxi or a local bus to Varasova, for the 10 km ride.

Best period:
spring (April to May) and fall (September to October).
Climbing in Varasova is possible all year long.

Accommodation:
- Free camping is the usual way:
the road leads in a small plateau with a layer of thick meadow, just between the rocks and the sea.
Be aware of the strong winds, which often sweep the crags.
- rent a room in Krioneri
- an hotel in the town of Mesolongi, MOURKOS MOTEL 41216, 39214

There is the small harbour with the fishing boats, Bratsos' tavern (Krioneri, 0631/41225,41125) and two or three others shops which operate mostly during summer.

If you venture a little further afield you will discover the old railway station, a faded image in poplar-trees.


"Varasova Rock climbing guide" by Aris Theodoropoulos available from ALPINE CLUB OF AHARNES, 126 Filadelfias St., AHARNES, GREECE, tel. [phone], Fax: [phone]