Skafida Pass is a climb of 9.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 1,654 m above sea level. It is located in Anílio, Περιφέρεια Ηπείρου, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 9.6% with a maximum of 13.5%. The climb has 892 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 9.3 km for 892 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 9.6%, the Skafida Pass is a demanding, consistent HC climb. The gradient stays steep for most of the route, with several sections at 10% or more, notably between km 2.5 and 3.0, between km 6.0 and 6.5, and between km 8.0 and 8.5, plus a peak at 11% between km 4.0 and 4.5. The rare rolling sections at 3%, between km 0.5 and 1.0 and between km 3.5 and 4.0, offer little real chance to recover.
Tips for pacing the climb:
1. Pace yourself from the start. The first 500 metres at 6% will tempt you to go out too hard, so hold a steady cadence from the bottom of the climb to reach the steepest part with legs still fresh.
2. Prepare for the 11% section. Between km 4.0 and 4.5, drop into an easy gear, stay seated and avoid unnecessary surges to save your legs for the finish.
3. Make the most of the flat bits. Between km 0.5 and 1.0, then 3.5 and 4.0, at 3%, keep a strong rhythm without standing up, so you recover while still making good progress.
9.3 km • 892 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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