Caution & Safety

General Caution

Climbing, Caving and Mountain Sports can be dangerous, particulary if undertaken without the necessary know-how. Your safety in the rocks, caves and mountains is your personal responsibility.

Neither the author of this webpage, nor the builders of routes, the clubs, or the municipial authorities of the island bear responsibility for any accidents occurring on routes described in this webpage.

Please note

The author is not responsible for publications from other clubs, companies, or websites.

Safety Ratings for Climbers

You need at least a single 60 m rope.
We strongly recommend the use of helmets on all routes.
In toproping and rappeling for maximum safety leave a quickdraw or carabiner in the last bolt to have an additional safety point.

Important Phone Numbers

• Emergency Call: 112

• Fire: 199

• Police: 100

• Ambulance: 166

• Hospital Samos Town: (0030) 22730 83100

• Hospital Karlovassi: (0030) 22730 32222

Forest Fire Preventation

- Please refrain from smoking in forests and dry landscapes.

- Please do not start any open fires.

- Please do not leave any glass or bottles on the ground.

- Please do not park cars with catalytic converters on surfaces with dry grass.