Tymfi - Astraka - NW. Face

Nestled & Ka.Pa.Tsa

Rock, Ice, Mixed, Traditional

The first ascent of the route “Nestled” (IV, 120m) was realized in 1969 by W. Mejak - F. Tarlao - N. Kotzias - Ch. Papadopoulos - K. Geka.

F. Lavezzo - M. Bovo - G. Perucao were the first to repeat this climb.

The line is frequently repeated in winter as well, featuring difficulties up to M4. On 16/3/2024, S. Kapsis - E. Papagrigoraki - N. Tsagiannidis climbed the route and continued to the top, naming this extension “Ka.Pa.Tsa” (M4+).

Sketch of the route.

At the 1st pitch.

At the 2nd pitch.

Source: D. Giounis, EOOS - Climbing guidebook of Astraka
Photographs: D. Giounis
Translation: E. Katsikerou
Editing: Routes.gr
Published: 2003-05-01
Modified: 2026-09-21
Area: Tymfi
Location: Astraka
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