Deir El Qamar is a climb of 9.1 kilometers (hors catégorie). Deir El Qamar tops out at 909 m above sea level. It is located in دير كوشه, محافظة جبل لبنان, لبنان. The average gradient is 7.5% with a maximum of 16.5%. The climb has 684 meters of elevation gain.
Analysis of the difficulty:
This HC climb is genuinely hard because of its uneven profile. The 8% average gradient is deceptive: the toughest section comes between km 2.0 and 3.5, with a run of 16%, 11% and 10%. Two more brutal 11% ramps (KM 5.5-6.0 and KM 8.0-8.5) arrive late in the climb, which makes it demanding both mentally and physically.
How to manage the effort:
1. Pacing: Start at a measured pace to save your legs. The main effort should be concentrated on the three central kilometres (16%, 11%, 10%) without burning yourself out early.
2. Make the most of the easier stretches: Use the sections with a gentler gradient (KM 1.0-1.5 at 3%, KM 6.0-7.0 at 5%, KM 7.0-7.5 at 2%) to recover actively, keeping a steady rhythm without forcing it.
3. Save something for the end: Be careful on the last kilometre (KM 8.0-8.5 at 11%), which requires a reserve of strength after the first 8 kilometres of effort.
9.1 km • 684 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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