Es Sahlat is a climb of 12.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). Es Sahlat tops out at 1,702 m above sea level. It is located in زحلة, محافظة البقاع, لبنان. The average gradient is 6.4% with a maximum of 14.5%. The climb has 813 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This beyond category (HC) climb covers 12.7 km at an average gradient of 6.4%, and it is genuinely hard. The first kilometre is deceptive at 3%, but it is followed straight away by a very punchy 10% section between km 1 and 2. The profile is uneven, with several steep stretches at 8-9% (km 5-6 and km 9-11) that demand disciplined pacing. The final section is easier, with the gradient easing off progressively over the last 2 km.
Pacing tips:
1. Start controlled: Don't let the early adrenaline get the better of you. The first km at 3% is a trap. Use it to warm up your legs and settle in before tackling the 10% ramp that follows.
2. Ride the key sections smartly: Plan for the three main crux sections (km 1-2, km 5-6, km 9-11). Pick a gear that lets you keep a steady cadence and avoid surging and grinding in these critical stretches.
3. Save something for the finish: The last two km (3% then 2%) give you a chance to recover a little and pick up the pace to finish strong without emptying the tank.
12.7 km • 813 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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