Vaslitsa is a climb of 11.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Vaslitsa tops out at 1,773 m above sea level. It is located in Smíxi, Περιφέρεια Δυτικής Μακεδονίας, Ελλάς. The average gradient is 6.3% with a maximum of 15.3%. The climb has 711 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: With 11.2 km for 711 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 6.3%, Vaslitsa from Smíxi is a serious climb that earns its HC rating. The difficulty comes mainly from how steady it is: the gradient varies between 4% and 8%, with most sections at 6% or steeper. The only real breather is between the 3rd and 4th kilometres, at 4%, before the stretches from the 5th to 6th kilometre and from the 9th to 10th kilometre, both at 8%, really test your legs.
Pacing tips:
1. Don't go out too hard: the first three kilometres at a steady 6% tempt you to go flat out, but you need to settle into a steady rhythm you can hold for the whole climb.
2. Make the most of the breather between the 3rd and 4th kilometres: at 4%, it's the ideal moment to recover, drink and eat before the steeper sections.
3. Save something for the end: the 9th to 10th kilometres, at 8%, lead into the 5% section between the 10th and 11th kilometres and the final 200 metres. Save some energy for these last efforts and finish strong.
11.2 km • 711 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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