Col des Cèdres is a climb of 38.0 kilometers (hors catégorie). Col des Cèdres tops out at 2,579 m above sea level. It is located in مزرعة النهر, محافظة الشمال, لبنان. The average gradient is 6.2% with a maximum of 18.8%. The climb has 2365 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 38 km, this climb is a true beyond-category (HC) challenge. The average gradient of 6.2% is misleading, because the profile is very uneven. The difficulty lies in the steep sections (several stretches at 8-12%) broken up by short descents and flat parts (KM 6-7 at -11%, KM 14-17 almost flat), which makes it impossible to settle into a steady rhythm and wears down both the legs and the head.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Managing your pace: Don't go by the average gradient. Use a power meter or your heart rate to hold a steady effort, especially in the first kilometres at 7-8% and in the very steep section at KM 9-10 (12%).
2. Make the most of the breaks: The descents and flat sections (such as between KM 14 and 17) are crucial. Ease off the effort a little to recover actively, without losing all your momentum.
3. Save something for the end: The last 10 kilometres feature a demanding succession of 7-8% ramps. Keep some energy in reserve for this long finale, where the fatigue will really hit you.
38.0 km • 2365 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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