Egypt Guide

Use this Region Guide to easily find and compare Crags.

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1. Egypt 236 routes in Region

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1 Cairo 2 Sinai Peninsula

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Trad climbing, Sport climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: -0.809489, 90.837492

1.1. Cairo 11 routes in Crag

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1 Wadi Degla

Summary:

All Bouldering

Lat / Long: 29.948748, 31.383705

1.1.1. Wadi Degla 11 routes in Area

Summary:

Lat / Long: 29.948748, 31.383705

summary

A limestone valley situated just outside of El Zahraa el Maadi.

description

This area is great for outdoor activities near the city; visited by joggers, hikers, bikers and dog walkers.

access issues

The valley is a protectorate and is only accessible through the front gate. Payment is required.

approach

Easily accessible by car. You can continue into the valley with your car or on foot.

where to stay

You can camp overnight for an extra fee.

1.2. Sinai Peninsula 225 routes in Crag

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1 Wadi Qnai, Dahab 2 Saint Catherine 3 Jebel Milehis

Summary:

Trad climbing, Sport climbing and other styles

Lat / Long: 28.677852, 34.185752

summary

Winter sun climbing October to April on dry granite. Trad climbing in St Catherine, sport climbing in Dahab, bouldering everywhere. Plenty of new routing potential. Climb only or combine with diving.

description

Rock climbing in Egypt is in South Sinai, clustered around Dahab and St Catherine. It's perfect winter sun climbing from October to April on dry granite. Hundreds of trad routes in St Catherine, mainly long multi-pitch crack climbs, all grades. Sport climbing and excellent bouldering in Dahab. Sport routes up to french 7b. +400 bouldering problems of every level and variety inc projects. Plenty of new routing potential. Added bonus of climbing here is that there is world-class scuba diving and freediving in the Red Sea.

access issues

Bedouin guide required in some areas, recommended in all. Very inexpensive, supports local people who have few other employment opportunities, and will massively enrich your stay here. Ask for a guide who works with climbers, in Dahab there are also some Bedouin climbing guides. They're great cooks and drivers, they have camels to get you to the more remote climbs, and you'll make friends for life.

approach

Fly to Sharm El Sheikh, taxi to Dahab (1 hr) or St Catherine (2.5 hrs). Book taxi in advance, it will be cheaper and much less hassle.

history

see Sinai Rock Climbing Guide, download free pdf from desert-divers.com. For up-to-date information and Topos for Sports climbing in Wadi Gnai, The bouldering and the sandstone area see redsearock.com

1.2.1. Wadi Qnai, Dahab 112 routes in Area

Summary:

Sport climbing, Bouldering and Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 28.438750, 34.429071

summary

Sport climbing and endless bouldering near Dahab

description

Wadi Qnai (also translated Gnai or Qunai) is a granite wadi near Dahab. * Vast amounts of perfect bouldering on granite boulders in shaded, sand-floored valleys. * Single and multi-pitch equipped sport routes for all levels in Waterfalls, Camel Canyon, Qnai Atshan and Bedouin Garden (approx 40 routes up to french 7b). * Top roping area especially for beginners and children in Middle Qnai. * Plus new routing possibilities for sport climbs in easily accessible areas.

access issues

Bedouin guide recommended. Can be a driver/cook if you're arriving fully equipped with climbing buddies. Or you can arrange a climbing guide and equipment rental. Inexpensive, supports local people and you will love seeing how the Bedouin people live in their desert home.

approach

4x4 taxi from Dahab: 15 mins to wadi entrance, 20 mins to Waterfalls, 40 mins to Bedouin Garden and bouldering area. Beginning of the bouldering area accessible by 4x4, the rest is walk-in (30 mins to the furthest mapped bouldering problems).

where to stay

Dahab has a mix of accommodation from Bedouin camps to resorts.

ethic

If you are interested in new routing please contact desert-divers.com. They have a plan for Wadi Qnai and for opening new wadis nearby, and are always looking for teams with new routing experience.

history

see Sinai Rock Climbing Guide, free pdf download from desert-divers.com

1.2.2. Saint Catherine 100 routes in Area

Summary:

All Trad climbing

Lat / Long: 28.592794, 33.932509

1.2.3. Jebel Milehis 13 routes in Area

Summary:

Sport climbing, Trad climbing and Top roping

Lat / Long: 28.899308, 34.470812

summary

Amazing sandstone adventure climbing, full Topo and description on redsearock.com for free download, feel free to add info from that guide here.

description

The Area is a little spread out but most of the climbs can be found on the Jebel Milehis Massif itself. The rock on the established routes is generally good quality but theres patches of sandy or brittle rock as well. Even though the bolts are not far apart, some climbs will need a bit of personal judgement regarding the quality of the rock. On the particularly soft sections, backing up with slings around natural formations is recommended.

access issues

Bedouin land, respect their culture, ask on site for access rights or call them in advance once you have their number

approach

By car to ras Ghazala, then by Offroad Pickup to the foot of the mountain. Pickups including drivers can be found in that town at GPS location