Velones kai Machairia | New multi-pitch on Kokkinóvrachos

Velones kai Machairia is a new adventurous multi-pitch opened in the first week of January 2023 on the big face of Kokkinóvrachos, above Leonidio, between the routes Aramis and Ura Ka.

Grade: 7c+?
Length: 195m
Type: Trad, mixed
Equippers: Estel Pares, Pau Herrero (Spain).

Velones kai Machairia is partially equipped with stainless steel bolts. You need some trad gear for a repeat. The name is Greek for “needles and knives,” because of sharp rock throughout.

Double rope is highly recommended to avoid rope drag.

Drone photos taken during the opening of the route.
Photo: Aris TheodoropoulosDrone photos taken during the opening of the route.
Photo: Aris Theodoropoulos