Falam Pass is a climb of 16.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). Falam Pass tops out at 1,550 m above sea level. It is located in ဗားရ်စခန်း, ချင်းပြည်နယ်, မြန်မာ. The average gradient is 8.6% with a maximum of 16%. The climb has 1427 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 16.7 km HC climb averages a steep 8.6% and gains 1427m of elevation. The difficulty comes from its length and the consistency of the gradients, mostly between 7% and 9%, with no real respite. The 9% sections (KM 4-5 and KM 14-15) are the toughest parts of an already relentless profile.
How to manage the effort:
1. Control your power: Settle into a steady rhythm from the bottom, especially over the first kilometers at "moderate" gradients (6-7%). Going too hard there will leave you cooked before the 9% sections.
2. Prepare for the steep ramps: KM 4-5 and KM 14-15 at 9% are the key moments. Ease off slightly before you hit them and shift into a gear you can spin to keep your cadence up.
3. Manage the finish mentally: The last stretch (KM 16-16.7 at 5%) gives you a bit of relief. Use it to recover before a possible final sprint, but don't fully let off the gas.
16.7 km • 1427 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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