Mountain and winter sports Greece

Vangelis Stavrolakis is an experienced mountain guide. Based in Hania, he is available all year round for a mountain hike on the E4 road, a mountain bike tour on the heights of the White Mountains, or to accompany a group starting to discover the Agia Irini gorges. It provides the necessary equipment for these activities. The more experienced will be able to go on hikes of up to 2,452 m at the Pachnes Peak or admire the most beautiful view of Crete from the Timios Stavros Peak at 2,456 m over Psiloritis or the Ida Mountain.

EOS is the association of mountain people of the region, made up of enthusiasts, who organize many mountain outings: hiking, climbing, canyoning, visits to caves ... The association also plays a very active role in the promotion of this kind of activities, sometimes unknown by tourists and Greeks themselves. The members mark out and maintain the paths, manage the refuges, publish magazines... Get in touch with the volunteers and members of the association to organize your mountain outings and other outdoor activities.

Framed by Simon Montmory, state-run climbing instructor, develop your own climbing program on Kalymnos's most beautiful tracks. For all levels of climbers and organized into small groups to give preference to optimal teaching. 

This is the island's most popular sport, known internationally for its exceptional walls, especially around Myrties and Massouri where you will find the necessary equipment and supervision.

The reference site is climbkalymnos.com: all information about climbing, updated daily.

The Kalymnos Climbing Festival normally takes place every year around mid October. Don't forget to book your accommodation!

Frenchman Simon Montmory(references above) has set up a climbing school, offering courses and workshops for all levels.