Messini Pass is a climb of 7.8 kilometers (category 1). Messini Pass tops out at 464 m above sea level. It is located in Œchalie, Περιφέρεια Πελοποννήσου, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 4.9% with a maximum of 12.5%. The climb has 383 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 1 climb covers 7.8 km with 383 m of elevation gain, for an average gradient of 4.9%. The main section, from 0 to 4 km, averages 6-8% almost non-stop, so you're working hard from the bottom. The steepest part comes between 6.5 and 7 km at 10%, right after a nearly flat stretch between 5 and 6 km where you can recover. The last section, from 7.5 to 7.8 km, is a very slight false flat downhill.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Don't go out too hard. Over the first 4 km at 6-8%, find a steady cadence, because the gradient gives you no respite.
2. Save something for the 10% ramp. Between 6.5 and 7 km, only stand on the pedals if you really need to, and use a gear light enough to keep your cadence up.
3. Recover between 4 and 6 km. The 4% section, then the flat (5.0-5.5 km), is your chance to eat and drink before the final push.
7.8 km • 383 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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