v4 a3 III
8h50
2h30
6h
20min
860m
160m
700m
50m
37
2700m
Car required
Rating:
★★★★★
4.1 (6)
Info:
★★★
2 (1)
Belay:
★★★
2.3 (6)
Summary:
One of the best canyons on the island. Many good abseils and slides.
Gria Vathra can be divided into Superior, Intermedio, and Inferiore. See "Access"
May - August
Summary:
One of the best canyons on the island. Many good abseils and slides.
Gria Vathra can be divided into Superior, Intermedio, and Inferiore. See "Access"
Access:
Park at Therma. Follow either the direct path, or walk up the rough road then on the path. It may be possible to save some walking by driving up the rough road from Therma with a suitable car, in which case a car shuffle is required (or someone walks up to fetch the car while the others drink at the restaurant).
It is also possible to park at 40.486058, 25.618228 and follow the road then a path to the top of inferior at 40.481917, 25.60910, then a further path to the top of intermedio at 40.476932, 25.605152 (path marked with red dots). However, the path is somewhat unpleasant and undulating, and for the effort the walk into superior is far more pleasant.
Approach (2 h 30):
See GPX on https://ropewiki.com/Gria_Vathra
The walk to the top of Gria Vathra Superiore is pleasant through the forests, and follow a clear path until the short final traverse into the canyon.
Tour (6 h):
Return (20 min):
Find the path marked with large painted red dots. Use your map app to return to the car. If you parked at 40.486058, 25.618228, follow the paths and old canal to cross the river at a very small dam at 40.489480 25.614173, then follow a vague path (not marked on map apps June 2025) to regain the road to walk to the car.
Coordinates:
Canyon Start
40.473206°, 25.598457°
↓↑
DMS: 40° 28" 23.54', 25° 35" 54.45'
DM: 40° 28.392", 25° 35.907"
Google Maps
DMS: 40° 28" 23.54', 25° 35" 54.45'
DM: 40° 28.392", 25° 35.907"
Google Maps
Parking at Exit
40.497464°, 25.60338°
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DMS: 40° 29" 50.87', 25° 36" 12.17'
DM: 40° 29.848", 25° 36.203"
Google Maps
DMS: 40° 29" 50.87', 25° 36" 12.17'
DM: 40° 29.848", 25° 36.203"
Google Maps
Park at Therma
Parking lot Alternative access
Can walk from here to start of intermediate or start of inferiore.
Canyon End
Alternative Canyon Start
40.476932°, 25.605152°
↓↑
DMS: 40° 28" 36.96', 25° 36" 18.55'
DM: 40° 28.616", 25° 36.309"
Google Maps
DMS: 40° 28" 36.96', 25° 36" 18.55'
DM: 40° 28.616", 25° 36.309"
Google Maps
Superior end Intermediate start
Intermediate Canyon Exit
Intermediate end Inferior start
Literatures:
Map
1:25000
Map
1:50000
Canyoning Book
Hellenic Canyoning Association- ESEF
Anavasi
2008
978-960-91379-5-9
10 Canyon-Beschreibungen
Canyoning Booklet
www.VERTICALWATERCANYONING:COM
www.VERTICALWATERCANYONING.COM
2025
9798282769814
booklet zum Canyoning meeting 2025 auf Samothraki
Cwiki Canyon Info
Descente Canyon Info
Ropewiki Canyon Info
Trip Report (e.g. Blogpost)
Trip Report (e.g. Blogpost)
Hydrology: