Dahr el Qadib is a climb of 21.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Dahr el Qadib tops out at 1,791 m above sea level. It is located in مجدل, محافظة الشمال, لبنان. The average gradient is 7.8% with a maximum of 17.3%. The climb has 1656 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: A tough climb, 21.2 km long with a high average gradient of 7.8%. The difficulty lies in the length combined with repeated steep sections, especially between km 11 and 20 where the gradient often goes above 8-10%. The last kilometre holds a brutal 9%, so you need to save something for the finish.
Pacing tips:
1. Settle into your rhythm early: The first few kilometres (4-5%) are relatively gentle. Use them to find a sustainable tempo without going out too hard.
2. Prepare for the key sections: The steep stretches at 9-10% (km 6-7, 13-16, 18-19) require careful management. Ease off the pace slightly as you approach them so you reach them with something in the tank.
3. Save some legs for the end: The last three kilometres (7-9%) are hard. Avoid all-out efforts before km 20 so you can finish strong.
21.2 km • 1656 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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