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Papynosaure Rock Climbing

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Routes in Papynosaure

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	Craskouille S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Dalouz S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Diedro S 5.10a 6a 18 VI+ 18 E1 5a
	Erdictator S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Fabulations Libre S 5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
	Trous Bas D'ours S 5.10b 6a+ 19 VII- 19 E2 5b

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Elevation:	1,129 ft	344 m
GPS:	36.72436, 27.61784 Google Map · Climbing Area Map
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Shared By:	Nick Weicht on Feb 24, 2020
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Description

As of 2020 this wall consisted of 6 moderate route (6a-6c) on wonderful gray / tan limestone that hosts a couple tufa features and interesting crack formations. The climbing here feels much different than your standard face climbing that can be found at other sectors or over on Kalymnose. You can expect to enjoy a quiet crag because of an approach that seems more intimidating than it is in reality (5 extra minutes). The routes up here are well worth the walk and as a bonus, you can basque in the southern sun on the chillier days. There is still a lot more rock to develop on this face so hopefully more routes will be added in the future.

Getting There

The best approach trail to sectors Uzak Zurafa, Papynosaure, Shaman and Nastrolopitheque is located directly underneath the massive cave formation called Can Baba. Locate a couple rock piles next to the dirt road (kerens) that mark the trailhead and park so that other vehicles may easily pass. Cross a small stream bed that is normally dry and follow a well-worn trail that zig zags up the hillside toward the center of this huge face. When you break through the undergrowth you will be standing in front of a massive wall and at the left side of Uzak Zurafa.

To reach Papynosaure hang a left on the path a few metres before arriving at Uzak Zurafa (the main cliff). Follow this path that traverses along the base of the wall for 5 minutes and you will arrive at sector Shaman. Continue another 5 minutes and you will arrive at sector Papynosaure. 5 minutes beyond that you will be at sector Nastrolopitheque. All of these climbing areas are well worth the walk and a share a view that is world class.