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Taygetos Pass from Sparta

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Elevation profile Taygetos Pass from Sparta

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Difficulty points 605
Length 22.2 km
Average gradient 4.9%
Steepest 100 metres 7.7%
Total ascent 1096 m

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Beautiful scenery
15 hairpin turns
#29 toughest climb of Peloponnese
#67 most elevation gain of Greece
#53 longest climb of Greece
#52 average steepest climb of Peloponnese
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Taygetos Pass from Sparta is a climb in the region Peloponnese. It is 22.2 km long and bridges 1096 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.9%, resulting in a difficulty score of 605. The top of the ascent is located at 1311 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Σπάρτη - Καλαμάτα

5.0 by spartajax
Road is currently closed to traffic so perfect to cycle. Not too steep but cracking views and plenty hairpin bends.... read more

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Road is currently closed to traffic so perfect to cycle. Not too steep but cracking views and plenty hairpin bends.

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Climbing times

7 km/h 03:10:19
11 km/h 02:01:07
15 km/h 01:28:49
19 km/h 01:10:07

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Frequently Asked Questions

Taygetos Pass can be cycled from 3 sides. Taygetos Pass from Kalamáta via Artemisia is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Taygetos Pass from Kalamáta via Ladas & Taygetos Pass from Sparta.

You don't need special gearing for Taygetos Pass from Sparta. 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.

Taygetos Pass from Sparta is a first-category climb: long and tough. Do not underestimate this climb. Many famous Tour de France cols fall into this category. Prepare for a long, challenging ride. Only well-trained riders will reach the top smoothly. Make sure you have a road bike with climbing gears and enough training; otherwise, it will be a struggle.

Taygetos Pass from Sparta is 22.2 km long.

The average gradient of Taygetos Pass from Sparta is 4.9%.

Taygetos Pass from Sparta has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 7.7%.

The summit of Taygetos Pass from Sparta is at 1311 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 03:10:19 to climb Taygetos Pass from Sparta. At 11 km/h the time is 02:01:07, and at 15 km/h 01:28:49. For the fastest cyclists, 01:10:07 is an achievable time.

Taygetos Pass from Sparta is located in the region in Greece.

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