Arhi means ‘beginning’ in Greek and this was where it all started a few years ago with the first routes being climbed in the mid 1990s. The centre of the crag is dominated by a striking oval-shaped cave which promises a lot but is in reality too big and steep to offer much. It is the walls on either side of this cave which have some of the best mid to low-grade climbs on the island and there is plenty here to keep you busy for several visits but take it easy otherwise your fingers may get shredded by the sharp holds. There are only a few harder routes but they are all of very high quality which can mean that they get a bit busy oif the crag is crowded.
Routes
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60 sport routes (4+...8c+) Graded List of Routes List of First Ascents |         | ||
| Buttress (click for routes) | No. of Routes | Route Type | Sunshine or shade |
Approach walk | Other | Page |
| Arhi - Left The slabby wall to the left of the central cave has a good set of routes with friendly grades. The... |
19 | Sport |
Sun from mid-morning |
Uphill 5 mins |
9 | |
| Arhi - Centre The central cave has no routes as yet apart from the superb Eros on its far right-hand side. The... |
17 | Sport |
Sun from mid-morning |
Uphill 5 mins |
Seepage Dry in the Rain | 10 |
| Arhi - Right The best slab climbing at Arhi is on the crisp grey slabs to the right of the main cave. All the... |
15 | Sport |
Sun from mid-morning |
Uphill 5 mins |
11 | |
| Chäppi New sector on the left of Balcony Helvetia. Access: of Swiss kiss to cross on the left the stiff... |
4 | Sport |
Windy | - | ||
| Balcon Helvetia No description as yet. |
6 | Sport |
Windy | - | ||
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