ROUTE DESCRIPTIONS
Megalopolis Gravel Classic
The Megalopolis Gravel Classic, the ideal sportive escape with a leisure-oriented character, offers participants four different options: the two main routes of 50 km and 100 km, a shorter 25 km recreational ride around Lake Trapezounta (all taking place on Sunday), and a 5 km City Ride on Saturday afternoon, providing an opportunity to explore Megalopolis itself.
All four routes start from the Central Square of Megalopolis, where the Expo Area is located—the hub for all parallel events of the race. Below is a detailed presentation of each route, noting that the two main routes (50 km & 100 km) share the first 45 km.
CHALLENGE ROUTE
100km
• The ride starts at 9:00 am from Megalopolis Central Square, following the road toward Thoknia,passing by the DEH power plant on a flat asphalt section for the first ten kilometers.
• Immediately afterward, the route enters a climbing gravel road leading to the village of Kourounios,where participants can stop at the square to refresh from the natural spring.
• Next, the descent takes riders to one of the most impressive points of the course, offering views of historic Karytaina—perfect for capturing the magical scenery in photographs.
• Before the end of the descent, the route turns right onto a gravel road leading to the village of Mavria, then circles around most of Lake Trapezounta—another ideal spot for photo opportunities.
Here you can see the 100 km route in detail.
• From there, riders head toward the village of Katsimpalis, home to the first feed station.. Until the village of Ekklisoula,the route alternates between asphalt and gravel sections, with short but challenging climbs and descents.
• Continuing to Makrysi, the second, όπου θα έχουμε feed station,the route becomes exclusively gravel, featuring a demanding four-kilometer climb and a river crossing—the most authentic gravel section of the course.
• After Makrysi, a five-kilometer uphill gravel road leads to Prophet Elias,where panoramic views of the Megalopolis plain, Karytaina, and Mount Mainalo reward even the most demanding nature lovers.
• The descent to Athinaio provides a short recovery before the final four-kilometer gravel climb to the highest point of the course at 880 meters.
• Riders then descend to Anemodouri, followed by a climb to Anavryto, where the third and final feed station is located.
• From there, a scenic gravel road leads to Voutsaras, then asphalt to Routsi.A technical descent tests riders’ skills before a smoother gravel section toward the village of Gefyra, returning to the road toward Perivolia.
• The final gravel stretch winds through olive groves before reaching the main road back to the center of Megalopolis to complete the route.
CLASSIC ROUTE
50km
• The ride starts at 9:00 am from Megalopolis Central Square, following the road toward Thoknia and passing by the DEH power plant on a flat asphalt section for the first ten kilometers. • Next, the route enters a climbing gravel road to Kourounios, where riders can refresh at the village square spring. • The descent offers stunning views of historic Karytaina, perfect for photographs.
Here you can see the 50 km route in detail.
• Before the end of the descent, a right turn onto a gravel road leads to Mavria and around most of Lake Trapezounta. • The route continues to Katsimpalis (first feed station), alternating asphalt and gravel until Ekklisoula, with short but challenging climbs and descents.
• From there to Makrysi (second feed station), the course is exclusively gravel, including a four-kilometer climb and a river crossing—the most authentic gravel section. • After Makrysi, riders return to the main asphalt road to head back to Megalopolis.
RECREATIONAL TOUR ROUTE – FUN 25 km
25km
• Starting at 9:00 am from Megalopolis Central Square, the route follows the road toward Thoknia and passes the DEH power plant on a flat asphalt section for the first ten kilometers.
• Up to the village of Kyparissia, the route follows the same path as the 50 km and 100 km rides. It then enters a gravel road, circles Lake Trapezounta, and returns to the asphalt road leading back to Megalopolis.
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