Voulismeno Aloni All Sport climbing 51 routes in crag

A new and popular crag 14km from Heraklion. A massive circular sinkhole created by a cavern collapse (diameter 90m, depth 15-50m). Year round climbing, different directions so sun or shade all day to find.

A very nice limestone sport crag, Voulismeno Aloni is not too far a drive from Heraklion, has an easy approach (a few hundred meters), and no access fees. It is not crowded in the winter, but I imagine it is busy during spring through fall, given its accessibility and discussions with locals.

A nice variety of bolted routes on generally pleasant, highly featured limestone which is thankfully not as razor sharp as the stuff you might encounter right on the coast. Look out for loose stuff as you approach the rim. A couple of bolt types (ca 2019)... some "standard" 3/8" and some wave-style bolts, sometimes on the same route.

The area is a roughly circular karstic depression surrounded by cliff walls. It was created from the collapse of a large cave. The climbing is roughly divided into two areas - the "lower cliff" NW face and and the "upper cliff" SE face.

There are over 40 established routes. Based on our sampling a 70m rope and about 15 draws will probably get you up most of them, but keep an eye on your middle mark.

If you're traveling the closest place you can rent or buy gear is in Heraklion @ Goufas Mountain Club (Averof 21, Iraklio 712 01, Greece).

Topo. 3D-Topo.

Featured in "Greece - Sport Climbing: The Best Of", Aris Theodoropoulos, 2nd edition 2017, ISBN 9789609456210.