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Ambélou Pass from Avdou

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Elevation profile Ambélou Pass from Avdou

Statistics

Difficulty points 430
Length 7.8 mi
Average gradient 5.3%
Steepest segment 10.7%
Total ascent 2198 ft

Short recap

5 hairpin turns
#18 toughest climb of Crete
#15 most elevation gain of Crete
#11 longest climb of Crete
#33 average steepest climb of Crete
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Ambélou Pass from Avdou is a climb in the region Crete. It is 7.8 mi long and bridges 2198 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 430. The top of the ascent is located at 2917 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 2 reviews of this climb and uploaded 3 photos.

Road name: Χερσονήσου - Τζερμιάδου

4.0 by ottol
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
Beautiful sea views, good road surface. Lassithi plateau is special to see. Depending on season it can be busy with car traffic and also tourists on Quads from Cherso... read more

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This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch. Show original

Beautiful sea views, good road surface. Lassithi plateau is
special to see. Depending on season it can be busy with car traffic and also tourists on Quads from Cherso

Mooie uitzichten over zee, goed wegdek. Lassithiplateau is
wel bijzonder om te zien. Afhankelijk van seizoen kan het wel druk zijn met autoverkeer en ook toeristen op Quads vanuit Cherso

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One must take into account that this segment starts from Avdou, about 250 metres above sea level. If you start from Hersonissos or Malia, you have to add a couple of very tough climbs. The total height difference from the sea is almost 1,000 metres. The road is good but quite busy. The Oropedio Lassithiou is very popular with tourists. Along the way there are magnificent views of the sea and the Cretan hinterland. Steady slopes with some minor ups and downs. At the top you will invoke Zeus.

Bisogna tenere conto che questo segmento parte da Avdou, a circa 250 mt sul livello del mare. Se si parte da Hersonissos o Malia bisogna aggiungere un paio di salite molto dure. Il totale del dislivello dal mare è di quasi 1000 metri. La strada è buona ma abbastanza trafficata. L’Oropedio Lassithiou è molto amato dai turisti. Lungo il percorso panorami magnifici sul mare e sull’entroterra cretese. Pendenze costanti con qualche impennata di poco conto. Arrivati in cima invocherete Zeus.

Ambélou Pass from Avdou
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Climbing times

5 mph 01:34:30
7 mph 01:06:54
9 mph 00:52:08
12 mph 00:39:10

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Frequently Asked Questions

Ambélou Pass can be cycled from 2 sides. Ambélou Pass from Avdou is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Ambélou Pass from Pinakiano.

You don't need special gearing for Ambélou Pass from Avdou. 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.

Ambélou Pass from Avdou is a serious climb and falls into the 2nd category. With a good basic fitness level, even without much cycling experience, you can complete this climb just fine. However, a bike with climbing gears is a must. Without experience or training, it will be really tough – but that’s part of the challenge!

Ambélou Pass from Avdou is 7.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Ambélou Pass from Avdou is 5.3%.

Ambélou Pass from Avdou has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 10.7%.

The summit of Ambélou Pass from Avdou is at 2917 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 01:34:30 to climb Ambélou Pass from Avdou. At 7 mph the time is 01:06:54, and at 9 mph 00:52:08. For the fastest cyclists, 00:39:10 is an achievable time.

Ambélou Pass from Avdou is located in the region Crete in Greece.

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