Mount Verno is a climb of 17.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Mount Verno tops out at 2,108 m above sea level. It is located in Μελισσότοπος, Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Ηπείρου - Δυτικής Μακεδονίας, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 8.0% with a maximum of 14.8%. The climb has 1410 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 17.6 km climb is a proper test, rated hors catégorie. The difficulty comes from its big 1410m of elevation gain and a sustained average gradient of 8%. The start is especially punishing, with three opening kilometres at very steep gradients (9%, 11%, 12%) that demand a hard effort right from the bottom. There's a relative breather around km 5-6 (2%), but the gradient stays high and consistent all the way to the summit.
Pacing tips:
1. Start controlled: Resist the urge to go too hard in the first three kilometres, the steepest section. Find a pace you can hold, or you'll blow up early.
2. Use the breather: Take advantage of the 2% kilometre (around km 5-6) to recover while keeping the legs turning, without pushing, so you're ready for what comes next.
3. Steady rhythm: Once the easier stretch is behind you, the gradient settles between 6% and 9%. Find a smooth, efficient cadence and hold it to the top.
17.6 km • 1410 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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