Explore breathtaking and rocky Katafyki gorge with an English speaking hiking expert.
Katafyki gorge is a beautiful natural landscape, located between the villages of Fournoi and Ermioni. It consists of a protected area of outstanding beauty and a wild life refuge that attracts the most demanding visitors. Hikers will take the path that passes through the dense vegetation of pines, laurels, myrtles, shrubs and other endemic plants. The sound of the running water and the presence of rare animals and wild birds give the impression of an earthly paradise. The imposing rough rocks host mysterious caves, one of which is said to consist of the entrance to the underworld, the point from where Hercules found Cerberus. The locals narrate stories of various offenders that used the caves as refuge.
Katafyki Gorge
Katafyki means refuge in Greek, the villagers used to hide there from the Turks/pirates. A ravine about 3,5km from the coastal town of Ermioni with a main face about 130m high.
The route starts at the entrance of Katafiki george and continues with an uphill direction for approximately 3 kilometers through pine trees. Then the downhill trek begins until we reach the small church of St. Anargiri for small a stop and picnic.Afterwards we follow a 3-kilometer path which leads us at the main square of the traditional Fourni village to enjoy a homemade lemonade.
Katafyki Gorge
45 routes here of which 7 are single pitch adventure routes, 12 are multi pitch adventure up to 5 pitches 123m, 23 are single pitch sport routes and 3 are multi-pitch bolt routes up to 6 pitches 150m.
INCLUSIONS
Roundtrip transfers from Porto Heli & Amanzoe
Picnic
Water
Pick up & drop off
English speaking hiking escort
Liability insurance
All taxes
The hiking tour lasts 2 hours plus 1 hour the roundtrip transfers
Participants must wear: Comfortable trekking shoes
