Agros–Platres Ridge Road
Category 222 km
Distance
890 m
Elevation Gain
4%
Average Gradient
9%
Max Gradient
A ridge traverse rather than a pure ascent, linking the wine villages of Agros (1,015m) with the resort village of Platres (1,100m) via a series of cols along the spine of the Troodos foothills. The route is a natural connector for multi-day touring itineraries and offers the most varied scenery of any ride in Cyprus: vineyards, cherry orchards, dense pine, and open ridge views alternating over 22km. The gradient profile is irregular — punchy 8–9% ramps over the cols interspersed with flat valley floors — making pacing unpredictable and technically interesting. Both Agros and Platres have reliable cafés and basic accommodation.
Pro Tip
Best ridden west-to-east (Agros to Platres) for a net uphill bias. The final descent into Platres on the E803 is steep and technical with tight hairpins — take it wide on the corners and brake early. From Platres, the Troodos summit is a further 9km and 550m of climbing if legs and daylight permit.
Part of
Cycling in Cyprus