Pílio from Choreftó

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Difficulty points	966
Length	39.3 km
Average gradient	4.3%
Steepest 100 metres	9.5%
Total ascent	1695 m

Difficulty points

966

Length

39.3 km

Average gradient

4.3%

Steepest 100 metres

9.5%

Total ascent

1695 m

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40 hairpin turns

#35 toughest climb of Greece

#6 most elevation gain of Greece

#37 longest climb of Europe

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The longest and easiest way to climb Mt Pillion. At first through orchards with apples and kiwi's. Then long through the forest.

Climbing times

7 km/h	05:36:56
11 km/h	03:34:25
15 km/h	02:37:14
19 km/h	02:04:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pílio can be cycled from 5 sides. Pílio from Choreftó is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Pílio from Vólos, Pílio from Agriá, Pílio from Ágioi Saránta & Pílio from Ágios Ioánnis.

You don't need special gearing for Pílio from Choreftó. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Pílio from Choreftó belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Pílio from Choreftó is 39.3 km long.

The average gradient of Pílio from Choreftó is 4.3%.

Pílio from Choreftó has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.5%.

The summit of Pílio from Choreftó is at 1601 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 05:36:56 to climb Pílio from Choreftó. At 11 km/h the time is 03:34:25, and at 15 km/h 02:37:14. For the fastest cyclists, 02:04:08 is an achievable time.

Pílio from Choreftó is located in the region in Greece.

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