Jabal el Qattara is a climb of 18.1 kilometers (hors catégorie). Jabal el Qattara tops out at 1,800 m above sea level. It is located in القطلبة, محافظة عكار, لبنان. The average gradient is 7.2% with a maximum of 17.1%. The climb has 1300 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This HC climb is a grind that tests you over the long haul. The 7.2% average gradient over 18.1 km is already significant, but the real crux is the stretch of eight kilometres at 8-9% (from KM 7 to KM 16), with almost no respite.
Pacing advice:
1. Start easy: The first 6 kilometres (4% to 8% gradients) give you time to settle into the effort without blowing up your legs right from the bottom.
2. Steady rhythm on the hard section: From KM 7, pick a power output or a gear you can hold on the long 8-9% ramps. Avoid sudden accelerations.
3. Save something for the end: The last two kilometres at 6% offer a bit of a breather to kick on and finish strong, provided you've paced the climb well.
18.1 km • 1300 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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