Originally Posted by
berner
It has not been mentioned yet but the length of the climb is also critical. For example, if you know that a mountain pass is on your chosen route with no easy way around, the length of the climb, even if not extraordinarily steep, might be a show stopper.
Which is the reason I go against the grain on this forum and recommend training for a tour. Mountain pass shouldn't be a problem if you have the gearing for it. And maybe have figured out you need to carry less than 70 lbs. of gear on your bike. It's just time spent pedaling in beautiful country.