Aaqab ez Zalouaa is a climb of 12.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Aaqab ez Zalouaa tops out at 1,840 m above sea level. It is located in كفريا, محافظة البقاع, لبنان. The average gradient is 7.2% with a maximum of 15.9%. The climb has 877 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 12.2 km beyond category climb is a demanding test because of its length and its sustained average gradient of 7%. Its main difficulty is its consistency: eight of the twelve kilometres sit at 7% or 8%, with no real respite and a constant effort required.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom: The first two kilometres at 6% are deceptive. Don't go out too hard or you'll be cooked before the 8% sections, which start from the third kilometre.
2. Settle into a steady rhythm: The gradient is very even, so find a gear that lets you hold a smooth cadence for the whole climb, without surges.
3. Plan for the finish: The last segment (12.0-12.2 km) drops slightly (-4%). Use it to ease off the pressure and get ready for the line after the grind of the final kilometre at 8%.
12.2 km • 877 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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