Pamporovo is a climb of 11.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). Pamporovo tops out at 1,663 m above sea level. It is located in Смолян, Смолян, България. The average gradient is 5.9% with a maximum of 13%. The climb has 684 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 11.5 km HC climb is a sustained but steady effort, averaging 6%. The hardest section comes at km 5-6 (8%), while km 8-10 gives you a welcome breather (4%) before a final steep ramp (7%) to the line.
How to manage the effort:
1. Pace yourself through the first half: The 6-7% gradients demand a constant effort. Avoid surging early on, or you'll blow your legs before the hard part.
2. Make the most of the recovery at KM 8-10: The 4% section is the perfect place to recover and refuel before the tougher finish.
3. Save something for the finale: Be ready for the ramp back up to 7% after KM 10, and tackle that last effort with your head and legs under control.
11.5 km • 684 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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