** Leonidio Climbing Festival 2024**
Dear Climbing Enthusiasts, We are thrilled to announce that the Leonidio Climbing Festival 2024 will be held from 1-3 November in the stunning and picturesque town of Leonidio, Greece!
This annual event celebrates the vibrant climbing community and showcases the breathtaking climbing routes our region has to offer.
**What to Expect:**
- Climbing workshops led by expert instructors for all skill levels.
- Guided climbing sessions in some of the most beautiful crags.
- Evening festivities, including talks, movies, and music to celebrate our shared passion.
- Join us for this unforgettable experience filled with adventure, camaraderie, and breathtaking views.
- It’s a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow climbers, learn new skills, and explore the climbing paradise that is Leonidio.
Save the Date: 1-3 November
Location: Leonidio, Greece
Guests: Neil Gresham and Nina Caprez
Stay tuned for more details on registration and festival activities.
We look forward to welcoming climbers from all over the world! Happy climbing!
Leonidio Challenge
This year, the Leonidio Climbing Festival is offering participants the opportunity to take part in the Leonidio Challenge, a climbing marathon open to climbers of all levels, which will take place on the most beautiful and scenic cliffs in the area. In support of the event, participants will be able to use maps and detailed topos provided by our long-standing partner, Vertical Life. There are many valuable prizes on offer.
The minimum requirement to be included in the ranking is to have climbed a total of 250 metres on the crags listed in the APP.
Location: Fabbrica of Culture
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| Time | Description |
|---|---|
FRIDAY |
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| 16:00 | Start of Parallel Performative Actions by LatoMeio Project |
| 16:00 – 16:45 | Photography Exhibition Presentation by LatoMeio Project Curated by Eleni Danesi |
| 16:45 – 17:00 | Auditory Interactive Walk From Tsikaliotis Tower to the Fabrica of Culture |
| 17:00 – 17:30 | “Bridge my Bridge” | Site Specific Performative Walking Experience by Kynoyrio Soma team choreographed by Angeliki Papadatou |
| 17:30 | Welcome Registration and Briefing about the Festival |
| 18:00 | Presentation “Innovative Solutions Technology and Local Collaboration to Improve the Climbing Experience” speaker Antonis Cassano from Pleiades |
| 19:00 | Presentation “Life on the Edge” Neil Gresham |
| 19:30 | “Straight 8” movie screening |
| 20:00 | Short film “The man who never falls” |
| 20:30 | Music Event with DJ Hudson |
SATURDAY |
|
| 9:00 | Yoga class with Noga Dekel |
| 10:00 | Climbing games Sabbaton |
| 10:00 | Workshops “Sport climbing tactics for intermediates” with Neil Gresham and Nina Caprez at Theos |
| 18:00 | Management Unit Of The Southern Peloponnese Protected Areas / Katerina Pantazi – Natural Environment & Climate Change Agency (N.E.C.C.A.) |
| 18:15 | Endemic rare and endangered plants in the Leonidio Climbing Park / Eleftherios Kalpoutzakis – National and Kapodistrian University of Athens |
| 18:45 | Climbing and wild birds: A delicate balance / Nikos Tsiopelas | Hellenic ORNITHOLOGICAL Society |
| 19:15 | Presentation “About a different life” by Nina Caprez |
| 19:30 | Screening of the film “Andrea an unpaved route” with Nina Caprez and Jeremy Bernard |
| 21:00 | «Bliss Band» concert |
SUNDAY |
|
| 9:00 | Yoga class with Noga Dekel |
| 9:00 | Hiking around Leonidio |
| 10:00 | Workshops “Sport climbing tactics for intermediates” with Neil Gresham and Nina Caprez at Theos |
| 17:00 – 17:45 | Lessons of Greek traditional dances |
| 18:00 – 18:30 | Traditional dances – Leonidio traditional dancing group |
| 19:00 | Awards and Prize draws |
| 20:00 | Sound therapy with Aris Giatras at Tsikaliotis Tower |
Alternative Activities |
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| 17:00 – 20:00 | Tsikaliotis Tower Museum |
| 17:00 – 20:00 | Fabrica of Culture |
| 17:00 – 20:00 (Sunday 10:00 – 14:00) | Mt. Parnon’s flora information center |