On the road from Astros to Tripoli, you’ll spot this impressive sector just across the dry riverbed—a true gem that stands out in the landscape. With an easy approach, comfortable belay spots, and a wide variety of routes in terms of both grade and rock quality, it’s a must-stop destination for anyone traveling through the Peloponnese.
The south-facing orientation can make conditions a bit tricky, but with the right timing, season, and choice of where you wanna climb on the wall, you can still enjoy several hours of great climbing.
A word of caution: this is a well-traveled road, and there has been at least one report of a car break-in. If you're in a rental car, leave nothing of value inside, keep the glove box open, and consider leaving the windows slightly cracked to show there’s nothing to take. If you prefer more peace of mind, there are also some more hidden parking options in the nearby surroundings, just off the main road. This sector combines accessibility with route variety, making it a convenient and rewarding climbing stop, far from the crowds often found at Leonidio’s more popular sectors.
D. Titopolous opened a handful of routes around 2014. Since the sector is about 25 km from the sea (as the crow flies), the standard inox A4 bolts he and his team used have already started showing some rust. Climbers should regularly check bolt condition on these routes.
As always, carry a 17mm wrench with you to tighten any bolts that may become loose over time.
Local Astros climber Vasilis K. started climbing around the same time but had to travel 80 km to Leonidio or the Argolis peninsula to pursue his passion. In 2016, he asked Michael from Leonidio to teach him how to develop routes himself, so he could equip high-quality climbs closer to home.
In 2017, thanks to Vasilis’s private funding, another eight routes were added, featuring top quality inox Marina bolts by Raumer.
In 2022, Anja and Klemen Bečan noticed the crag while driving by and stopped to check it out. Surprised that so few people knew about this gem and that it already had some excellent routes they decided to add even more lines. Soon, the number of routes doubled, transforming Agia Sofia into a fully developed climbing area with top quality routes for every level.
