Kalamata Pass is a climb of 18.1 kilometers (category 1). Kalamata Pass tops out at 472 m above sea level. It is located in Δήμος Καλαμάτας, Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Πελοποννήσου, Δυτικής Ελλάδας και Ιονίου, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 3.2% with a maximum of 12.3%. The climb has 582 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Category 1 climb is moderately hard over its distance (18.1 km), but the profile is very uneven. The average gradient of 3.2% is misleading: several sections at 5-6% (km 3-5, km 8) are tough, while two sharp descents (km 6-8 at -4%) and a flat section (km 5) break up the rhythm. The difficulty lies in managing these changes of gradient rather than in one sustained slope.
Tips for pacing:
1. Hold a steady rhythm over the first few km (0-5 km) despite the 5% pitches to avoid blowing up early.
2. Make the most of the descents (km 6-8 and km 10) to recover actively without losing momentum, since the gradient kicks back up straight after.
3. Save something in the tank for the 6% section (km 8-9) and the steady 4% finish (km 16-18), which are the key stretches of the climb.
18.1 km • 582 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
Join thousands of cycling fans! Plan your rides, record your performance, track your progress and discover the finest climbs.
Live climb profile to pace your effort all the way to the top.
