Ehden Mountain is a climb of 21.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Ehden Mountain tops out at 1,394 m above sea level. It is located in مزرعة جنيد, محافظة الشمال, لبنان. The average gradient is 5.9% with a maximum of 11.7%. The climb has 1280 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 21.6 km climb is a real test, rated hors catégorie. The difficulty lies in its length and the way the gradient builds. The first half (0-10 km) is more manageable (average gradient of 4-5%), serving as a warm-up. The real difficulty starts after the 6th km, with gradients constantly between 6% and 8% over nearly 15 km. The finale is demanding, with a kilometre at 9% before the summit.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pacing: Start easy on the first, gentler kilometres to save your legs. Be ready to step up the effort from the 6th km.
2. Breaking it down mentally: Split the climb into three parts: the approach (0-6 km), the hard core (6-20 km), and the finale (20-21.6 km). Focus on one section at a time.
3. Steady rhythm: On the long stretch between 6 and 20 km, look for a power or heart rate zone you can hold without blowing up. Avoid surges on the 7-8% sections.
21.6 km • 1280 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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