Katara Pass is a climb of 19.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 1,686 m above sea level. It is located in Metsovo, Περιφέρεια Ηπείρου, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 5.5% with a maximum of 18.3%. The climb has 1090 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The Katara Pass is a beyond-category climb of 19.7 km with 1090 m of elevation gain, at an average gradient of 5.5%. The start is the hardest part: kilometres 0 to 3 ramp up to 9%, 10% and then 12%, so you're working hard from the very first pedal strokes. After that the climb breaks into uneven sections, with a short descent at km 3-4 followed by stretches between 5% and 7% up to km 8. The second half stays tough, with gradients of 4 to 6% between km 13 and 17, before the final part rolls a bit more.
Tips for pacing:
1. Don't go out too hard Take the first three kilometres at 9-12% at a controlled effort so you still have something in the tank for later.
2. Make the most of the breather at km 3-4 The short downhill section at -2% is the perfect moment to drink, eat something and recover a little.
3. Settle into a steady rhythm between km 13 and 17 Consistent 4 to 6% gradients let you turn a steady cadence and save energy for the final push to the top.
19.7 km • 1090 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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