v4 a4 III
8h20
1h
7h
20min
700m
80m
620m
45m
32
4100m
Car required
Rating:
★★★★★
3.8 (6)
Info:
★★★
1.5 (2)
Belay:
★★★
2.4 (5)
Summary:
One of the best canyons on the island. The route begins in an open environment and then becomes increasingly technical and aquatic thanks also to the numerous tributaries and springs that you encounter.
May - August
Summary:
One of the best canyons on the island. The route begins in an open environment and then becomes increasingly technical and aquatic thanks also to the numerous tributaries and springs that you encounter.
Access:
Car shuttle required, or can use mountain taxi to be taken to the broadcast tower (call or WhatsApp Sakis +30 694 7099107, some English).
Bottom car: Drive along the northern coastal road to the Fonias River. Park in the large tourist carpark.
Upper car: Drive up the mountain to the broadcast tower at 40.4613, 25.6473 (rough road with sharp stones). Note that you can walk on a path from the tower, you do not have to stop at the last corner of the road.
Approach (1 h):
Find the path by walking below the broadcast tower. Follow the path, and bypass the fenced enclosure on the higher side. Continue slightly downhill until you meet the stream at around 700 m altitude.
GPX at https://ropewiki.com/Fonias
Tour (7 h):
Return (20 min):
After the last major waterfall and large pool, find the track on river right.
Coordinates:
Canyon Start
Parking at Exit
Large parking area
Parking at Entry
Radio Tower
Canyon End
Literatures:
Map
1:25000
Map
1:50000
Canyoning Book
Hellenic Canyoning Association- ESEF
Anavasi
2008
978-960-91379-5-9
10 Canyon-Beschreibungen
Descente Canyon Info
Ropewiki Canyon Info
Trip Report (e.g. Blogpost)
Hydrology: