Samaria Gorge from Fournes
Crete, greece
27km 1251m 4.6%
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Samaria Gorge from Fournes
Crete, greece
Samaria Gorge from Fournes covers 27km and 1,251m of climbing, reaching 1,249m at the summit. Averaging 4.6%, the road kicks to 9.1% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 21 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. Located in Crete, Greece.
- The 4th climb in Crete by elevation gain.
- The 5th climb in Crete by distance.
- The 21 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.
- One of only 2,281 Category 1 climbs in the database.
- A false flat around km 18 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
27km
Avg Gradient
4.6%
Max Gradient
9.1%
Elevation Gain
1251m
Summit
1,249m
Wall Rating
5.7
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What things cost
Typical prices in Greece
€3.00
Coffee
€4.00
Beer
€10.00
Meal
€0.80
Water
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