Livaditi is a climb of 14.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). Livaditi tops out at 1,243 m above sea level. It is located in Δημοτική Ενότητα Σταυρούπολης, Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Μακεδονίας - Θράκης, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 7.8% with a maximum of 16.7%. The climb has 1113 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 14.3 km HC climb is brutal thanks to its high average gradient (8%) and its serious elevation gain (1113 m). The difficulty is ramped up by a particularly steep middle section, with gradients of 9-10% between KM 6 and KM 11. The easier finale (3% at KM 13) offers a breather before a short final ramp at 8%.
Pacing tips:
1. Pacing: Ease into it and save something in the tank for the steepest pitches (KM 6-11).
2. Watch for changes: The gradient changes often. Adjust your gearing and effort to each segment, especially when you hit the 10% section.
3. Use the breather: Use the 3% kilometer (KM 13) to recover and prepare for the final effort over the last 300 metres.
14.3 km • 1113 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain