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Elevation: 212 ft
GPS: 37.01272, 26.97385
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Description of Arginonta (pronounced R-yeen-ON-tah) Suggest change

Arginonta Valley proper is a series of three walls Left Cave, Middle Wall and Right Wall. The routes are often 25-30m in height and have a plethora of bolts to choose from. No need to trim down your rack for the hike, as it's only a few minutes walk from the valley floor.

The routes are dirty, likely as they are newly developed and heavily cleaned from vegetation. Pockets are often filled with dirty and the base has that fine dust so a rope bag is desired not only for your cord, but the longevity of the anchors above. Some routes are taking as many as 17 QD's and predominantly fall in the 5c-6b range.

A friendly base for kiddos with many goats hanging out nearby. This is an excellent area if you're seeking shade, in need of a short approach and/or looking for mileage.

Getting There Suggest change

From the main parking area of Arginonta Valley walk up the road for a few hundred yards until you reach a large metal gate with a latch on the right. You'll be slightly past the Alani Wall at this point. Follow the trail up and right for 2 minutes to the crag.

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Classic Climbing Routes at Arginonta Valley Crags

Mountain Project's determination of the classic, most popular, highest rated climbing routes in this area.
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b
 5
Ex Nihilo
Sport
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b
 4
Le Pote Age
Sport
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a
 24
Idoine
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 19
Rhythm of the Rain
Sport
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
 7
Gasteclou
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 28
Alani
Sport
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b
 28
Grigna
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 26
In Vino Veritas
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 24
Thunder Road
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 22
Le bleu du ciel
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 11
Bichon Direct
Sport
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 6
Provatina
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 26
Tricky-Tricky Mana Mou
Sport
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a
 6
Sway
Sport
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a
 16
Unicorn
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Ex Nihilo Middle Wall
 5
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b Sport
Le Pote Age Middle Wall
 4
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b Sport
Idoine Right wall
 24
5.9+ 5c 17 VI 17 E1 5a Sport
Rhythm of the Rain Middle Wall
 19
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Gasteclou Right wall
 7
5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a Sport
Alani Middle Wall
 28
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
Grigna Middle Wall
 28
5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b Sport
In Vino Veritas Middle Wall
 26
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Thunder Road Middle Wall
 24
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Le bleu du ciel Right wall
 22
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Bichon Direct Left Wall
 11
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Provatina Diagoras Cave
 6
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Tricky-Tricky Mana Mou Middle Wall
 26
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport
Sway Diagoras Cave
 6
5.11c 6c+ 24 VIII- 24 E4 6a Sport
Unicorn Diagoras Cave
 16
5.12a 7a+ 25 VIII+ 25 E5 6a Sport
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