Maasser Cedar Forest is a climb of 8.9 kilometers (hors catégorie). Maasser Cedar Forest tops out at 1,790 m above sea level. It is located in فريديس, محافظة جبل لبنان, لبنان. The average gradient is 8.3% with a maximum of 17.1%. The climb has 741 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 8.9 km HC climb is hard because of its high average gradient (8.3%) and its big elevation gain (741m). The real difficulty is its irregularity: a very steep start (12%) is followed by a deceptive breather (KM 0.5-2.0), before a long stretch of punchy gradients (8-11%) between KM 2.0 and 7.5. The finish is brutal, with a final kilometer at 12%.
Pacing tips:
1. Handling the start: Don't get carried away by the steep opening ramp. Settle into a sustainable rhythm to avoid blowing up your legs and heart rate in the first few hundred meters.
2. Making the most of the breathers: Use the easier section (KM 0.5-2.0) to recover and find a steady breathing rhythm before the long, tough middle section.
3. Saving something for the finish: Keep some energy in the tank for the last few kilometers, especially the final 12% ramp, which will demand a big extra effort.
8.9 km • 741 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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