The bouldering area at 3-5 Pigadia is one of the largest and most popular of the region, having hosted a bouldering festival in the past. With the problems spread across the lush forest of Vermio, it is the ideal destination for refreshing bouldering during the hot summer months.
At 3-5 Pigadia, over 100 boulder problems can be found, graded from 3C up to 8A FB, as well as two projects, spread across 52 individual boulders and two sectors. The geology is granitic and as a result the commonly natural lines of the problems are both interesting and appealing.
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Access
Access to the bouldering area is possible via Naousa, with direction towards the Ski Center 3-5 Pigadia, until the settlement of Agios Pavlos. The trails for both sectors are near the entrance of the village, before and after the municipal camping facilities.
Area A is approached using a trail in less than 10 minutes, while area B is situated near the main road. However, both sectors feature an internal trail connecting the problems.
Climbing history
The start of climbing activities at this crag is unknown, but it most likely began during the period of growth for bouldering in Greece during the first half of the 2000s. The crag saw significant growth after the annual Vermio Boulder Fest was held, which lasted from 2014 to 2023.