Taygetos Ascent (from Sparta)
Hors Catégorie19.5 km
Distance
1390 m
Elevation Gain
7.1%
Average Gradient
15%
Max Gradient
The direct ascent of the Taygetos from Sparta on the eastern face is among the steepest sustained climbs in Greece: 19.5km averaging 7.1% with the final 6km regularly touching 12–15% on exposed limestone switchbacks. The Taygetos range (highest point Profitis Ilias, 2,407m) is the spine of the south...
Pro Tip
Start the Taygetos ascent from Sparta no later than 07:00 in summer: the exposed upper switchbacks face east and receive direct morning sun from first light, making the temperature manageable before 1...
Part of
Cycling in Peloponnese