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Samaria Gorge from Fournes

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Elevation profile Samaria Gorge from Fournes

Statistics

Difficulty points 723
Length 16.8 mi
Average gradient 4.6%
Steepest segment 9.1%
Total ascent 4104 ft

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Beautiful scenery
21 hairpin turns
#80 toughest climb of Greece
#49 most elevation gain of Greece
#27 longest climb of Greece
#47 average steepest climb of Crete
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Samaria Gorge from Fournes is a climb in the region Crete. It is 16.8 mi long and bridges 4104 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 4.6%, resulting in a difficulty score of 723. The top of the ascent is located at 4098 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road name: Χανίων - Σαμαριάς

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Climbing times

5 mph 03:22:23
7 mph 02:23:16
9 mph 01:51:39
12 mph 01:23:53

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Frequently Asked Questions

Samaria Gorge can be cycled from 2 sides. Samaria Gorge from Fournes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Samaria Gorge from Sirili.

You don't need special gearing for Samaria Gorge from Fournes. 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.

Samaria Gorge from Fournes 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.

Samaria Gorge from Fournes is 16.8 mi long.

The average gradient of Samaria Gorge from Fournes is 4.6%.

Samaria Gorge from Fournes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.1%.

The summit of Samaria Gorge from Fournes is at 4098 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 03:22:23 to climb Samaria Gorge from Fournes. At 7 mph the time is 02:23:16, and at 9 mph 01:51:39. For the fastest cyclists, 01:23:53 is an achievable time.

Samaria Gorge from Fournes is located in the region Crete in Greece.

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