Crag features

The wall is about 80m high, but only the first pitches are done. Routes in the left and center parts of the wall are accessible from a big shelf 2-3m wide. The access to the shelf is protected with bolts and there are bolts on the shelf for the belayer. The routes are very well protected.

The limestone rock in this part of canyon is of good quality, and is mostly smooth, not sharp. Your fingers will be happy here! The wall faces to the east, so after 13.30 it is in shade. There are some small lakes at the bottom of the canyon, the perfect place to cool down during summer. 

Gorge of the Dead belongs to a local group of crags surrounding the villages of Xerokambos and Zakros. There are at least 10 canyons, that are close to each other and where climbing can be developed. Climbing is only just started to be developed here, with only a small number of routes opened so far, but with plenty of scope for more.

Good topo here.