Prousos Pass is a climb of 18.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Prousos Pass tops out at 1,443 m above sea level. It is located in Δημοτική Ενότητα Ποταμιάς, Αποκεντρωμένη Διοίκηση Θεσσαλίας - Στερεάς Ελλάδος, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 9.0% with a maximum of 17.6%. The climb has 1645 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This HC climb has a deceptive profile. The first section (KM 0-6) is relatively moderate (average gradient of 5.3%), offering a warm-up phase. Difficulty ramps up significantly in the last third, with a tough stretch from KM 11 to 14 peaking at 11% gradient. The 9% average gradient over 18.2km confirms it's a very hard climb.
Pacing advice:
1. Manage your pace on the first section: Use the first 6 kilometres, which are less steep, to find a sustainable rhythm without burning out early.
2. Save something for the final ramp: Keep some energy in reserve for the crucial KM 11 to 14 section (8% to 11%). This is where the climb will be most selective.
3. Keep a steady rhythm after the peak: The gradient eases after KM 14, allowing a bit of recovery before the finish.
18.2 km • 1645 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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