Pelion Pass is a climb of 22.1 kilometers (hors catégorie). Pelion Pass tops out at 1,183 m above sea level. It is located in Δήμος Βόλου, Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Θεσσαλίας - Στερεάς Ελλάδος, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 5.6% with a maximum of 14.9%. The climb has 1235 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 22.1 km averaging 5.6%, this HC climb is a real test of endurance. The main challenge is its length and consistency, with most of the kilometres sitting between 5% and 6%. The finish is a little kinder (gradients of 2% to 4% over the last 3 km), but the stretch between km 18 and 19 (7%) demands one last bit of attention.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Consistency is key: Find a sustainable rhythm from the bottom. The steady average gradient of 5-6% over most of the route rewards a smooth, even power output.
2. Save something for the end: Despite the easier finish, keep some legs in reserve for the two-kilometre stretch at 7% (KM 18-20) before it. It's the last real test before the line.
3. Mental game: Break the climb into 5 km chunks. The uniform gradient means few nasty surprises, but the length requires you to stay focused on the medium term.
22.1 km • 1235 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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