Gilivan Pass is a climb of 27.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Gilivan Pass tops out at 2,360 m above sea level. It is located in دهستان ماسال, استان گیلان, ایران. The average gradient is 8.9% with a maximum of 23.5%. The climb has 2459 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 27.8 km with an average gradient of 9% and 2459m of climbing, this one is a hors catégorie beast. The real problem is how uneven it is: long stretches at 11-13% (KM 11-13, 17, 20, 26) and a brutal finish at 16% over the last 800m break your rhythm, while the flatter sections at 2-4% (KM 5-6, 22-23) only give you brief breathers.
Pacing tips:
1. Manage your effort section by section: Know where the steep bits (≥11%) are coming and ease off a little on the gentler parts so you still have legs left for them.
2. Keep a steady cadence: Run a gear you can spin comfortably so your pedal rate stays constant, especially on the severe ramps, to avoid blowing up your legs.
3. Save something for the finish: Keep some energy in the tank for the final 800m at 16%, the steepest gradient on the whole climb.
27.8 km • 2459 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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