Rock Climbing in Kalymnos

Our adventure begins as we arrive at Kalymnos Port, where you’ll be met by our LHO transfer partners and driven across the picturesque island to your hotel in Masouri.

Your LHO Team Leader will be waiting at the hotel to assist you with checking into LHO’s base camp for the week. We’ll have the opportunity to do gear checks and rentals and rent scooters for those that would like one. At around 7:30 pm, we’ll head out for a team dinner. This is the first opportunity for us all to meet each other, learn about the week ahead, and ask any questions we may have.

After breakfast, we’ll head out from Masouri to the Odysseus sector, a quick 15-minute trip. This historic sector is located in a beautiful canyon and features a range of well-bolted routes that cater to climbers of all skill levels. The sector is named after the epic hero Odysseus, and its routes reflect the adventurous spirit of his journey. With over 30 routes, the sector offers a mix of slabs, vertical walls, and overhangs, providing plenty of opportunities to learn and improve.

Beginners start with a briefing and lesson, while experienced climbers head straight to the routes. At midday, we’ll take a break for lunch at a beachside taverna and cool off with a swim. After some relaxation, we’ll return to the crag for more climbing. Dinner is at the port, with a debriefing of the day’s climb and a briefing on the next day’s climb.

We’ll get a relatively early start today as we head out to the Archi sector, known for its thrilling overhangs and unique features. Situated on the western side of Kalymnos, Archi offers spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. The routes here are characterized by steep, overhanging limestone formations and sharp pinnacles that require technical skill and strength. With grades ranging from moderate to advanced, Archi is ideal for climbers looking to test their limits.

After a morning of climbing, we’ll have lunch at a nearby beachside taverna, followed by a swim and some downtime. In the afternoon, we’ll return to the crag to push our grade and enjoy the more forgiving afternoon weather before heading back to the Masouri port for dinner.

After breakfast, we head to the Arginonta crag, located on the eastern side of Kalymnos. This crag is perfect for improving our skills, offering a diverse range of climbing styles and grades. The routes at Arginonta are known for their variety, including technical slabs, pumpy overhangs, and endurance-testing vertical walls. The crag is divided into multiple sectors, each offering unique challenges, making it an excellent spot for progression and skill development.

We spend the morning tackling various routes. Lunch is at a nearby beach, providing a chance to unwind before returning to the crag. We end the day with dinner in the port town, sharing stories and preparing for the next adventure.

After breakfast, we’ll hop on a ferry to Telendos Island to climb at the Irox crag, nestled by the sea with stunning views and challenging routes. Irox is known for its tranquil setting and diverse climbing options. The routes here range from beginner-friendly slabs to more challenging overhangs and tufa-strewn walls. The crag’s proximity to the sea offers breathtaking views and a serene atmosphere, making it a favorite among climbers.

With no tavernas nearby, we’ll bring lunch packs for a seaside picnic. The afternoon will be spent climbing and exploring the serene island before returning to Masouri for dinner.

Our final full day of climbing offers a new adventure: deep water soloing in Vathi. Deep water soloing is a type of rock climbing where the climber ascends sea cliffs without the use of ropes or harnesses, relying on the water below as protection in case of a fall. After breakfast, we ride to Vathi, a stunning location renowned for its crystal-clear waters and dramatic cliffs, which provide the ideal setting for this exciting activity. The climbs focus on traversing and performing dynamic moves over the water, often culminating in a thrilling leap or fall into the sea below. This unique style of climbing combines the challenge of traditional rock climbing with the exhilaration of free-falling, offering an experience that is both thrilling and liberating.

We enjoy lunch at a beachside taverna, followed by an afternoon of relaxation. We return to Masouri for a final dinner at the port, celebrating our achievements.

Our last day begins with breakfast and preparation for multi-pitch climbing, a style of climbing that allows us to ascend greater heights than single-pitch routes. Multi-pitch climbing involves climbing a long route that is divided into several shorter sections, or pitches. After completing each pitch, the lead climber sets up an anchor at a belay station, where they secure themselves and belay the second climber up. This process is repeated until the top of the route is reached.

Depending on the group’s level, we head to either Telendos or Spartacus. The multi-pitch routes in Telendos offer breathtaking views and a unique climbing experience, while Spartacus is renowned for its spectacular climbs and diverse challenges. These routes are long and varied, requiring teamwork, endurance, and a sense of adventure. We may split into smaller teams to match each climber’s skills and ambitions.

After a morning of climbing, we enjoy lunch at a beachside taverna and spend the afternoon swimming and relaxing. We finish the day with a farewell dinner in Masouri.

Our final day together is dedicated to airport transfers. Breakfast is included on this day. Please ensure that you provide us with the correct flight times in advance of the trip so that the team can arrange your pick-up according to your departure time.