Mechi Pass is a climb of 16.0 kilometers (hors catégorie). Mechi Pass tops out at 1,645 m above sea level. It is located in इलाम नगरपालिका, कोशी प्रदेश, नेपाल. The average gradient is 8.2% with a maximum of 17.2%. The climb has 1308 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 16 km beyond category (HC) climb averages a demanding 8.2%. The real challenge is the irregular profile: several steep sections (KM 7-11 > 8%) come one after another, following a gentler first part, and the gradient peaks at 10% over two kilometres.
Pacing tips:
1. Manage your pace over the first kilometres so you don't blow up before the critical section (KM 7-11).
2. Anticipate the gradient changes, especially the two kilometres at 10% that require a reserve of power.
3. Refocus mentally after KM 11. The gradient stays sustained (6-9%) all the way to the summit, despite a slight respite.
16.0 km • 1308 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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