Gardaneh Ye Andarreh is a climb of 30.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). Gardaneh Ye Andarreh tops out at 2,309 m above sea level. It is located in دهستان سردار جنگل, استان گیلان, ایران. The average gradient is 7.8% with a maximum of 16.9%. The climb has 2368 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 30.3 km climb has a demanding profile. The first part (KM 0-12) is relatively moderate (average gradient ~5%), followed by an extremely hard central section between KM 12 and 20, where the gradient stays constantly at 12-14%. The finish, although a bit more irregular, remains tough with stretches at 8-9%. The total elevation gain of 2368m confirms its Hors Catégorie status.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pacing: Start easy to save your legs for the critical section (KM 12-20). Be ready for the hard effort that section demands.
2. Watching the gradients: Mentally prepare for the sequences where the gradient doubles (e.g. from 5% to 14% at KM 12) and for the flat kilometre (KM 23) that breaks the rhythm.
3. Saving energy: Use the short flat sections (KM 3, KM 13-14, KM 23) to recover actively without slowing down too much.
30.3 km • 2368 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain