Pamporovo is a climb of 22.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). Pamporovo tops out at 1,663 m above sea level. It is located in Hvoyna, Смолян, България. The average gradient is 4.0% with a maximum of 14.7%. The climb has 904 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 22.7 km with 904 m of climbing and an average gradient of 4%, this col is rated beyond category and asks for a long, sustained effort. The first kilometres, with 6% between km 4 and km 5, quickly test your legs. The flat section from km 5 to km 8 gives you a welcome breather before a harder second half. The final part, with gradients of 6% then 7% between km 18 and km 21, is the toughest stretch of the climb.
Tips for the effort:
1. Don't go out too hard. In the first two kilometres, where the gradient bounces between 3% and 4%, settle into a steady rhythm so you don't blow up.
2. Make the most of the flat. Between km 5 and km 8, where the road is flat or slightly downhill, eat, drink and recover without fully easing off.
3. Save something for the finish. Save your best for km 18 to km 21, where the gradient hits 7%, and spin a smaller gear to stay efficient all the way to the summit.
22.7 km • 904 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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