Jouar El Hachich is a climb of 13.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Jouar El Hachich tops out at 1,427 m above sea level. It is located in القصر, محافظة بعلبك الهرمل, لبنان. The average gradient is 6.1% with a maximum of 11.5%. The climb has 838 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This HC climb covers 13.8 km and gets progressively harder. The first 7 km (gradient 4-6%) are a demanding warm-up. The climb gets significantly tougher from KM 8, with a 5 km section at 7-8% that forms the heart of the effort, before a slightly easier finish.
Pacing advice:
1. Managing your pace on the first section: Resist the temptation to go too hard over the first 7 km, which are rolling, so you still have legs left for the steepest ramps.
2. Prepping for the change of rhythm at KM 7: The gradient settles at 8% from KM 8 onward. Getting your head and legs ready for this transition is crucial to avoid a sudden overload.
3. Saving something for the finish: The last section (KM 13.0-13.8) eases to 5%. Use this brief respite to kick again if you have anything left in the tank.
13.8 km • 838 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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