The first ascent of the route “Kakavos” (I 3/3+, 80m) was realized on 17/1/2006 by G. Torelli - N. Karympalis.
It is a frozen line formed by the waterfall of the same name and consists of a large continuous section of vertical ice with a length of 50m and three smaller sections of 10m. Because the waterfall is located at a relatively low altitude (1500m), it is not always formed during the winter.
The 1st pitch (70°-80°, 30m) is a steep ice wall, while the 2nd pitch (80°, 20m) has a short vertical passage (80°) at the end. The 3rd pitch (65°-70°, 8m), the 4th pitch (70°-75°, 10m) and the 5th pitch (70°, 10m) are three short and less vertical sections of ice. The first two pitches can be joined into a single pitch (50m) but not the next three pitches which are separated by ledges.
Necessary equipment for repeating the route are some ice screws and slings. All pitches, except the 3rd pitch, have belays equipped with one or two bolts, which are located on the left wall. The belay of the 3rd pitch is done on ice screws.
Access is via the dirt road that comes from the village of Spartia and passes next to the waterfall. The return is by rappelling from the same route.
