Mount Gargash is a climb of 11.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Mount Gargash tops out at 3,572 m above sea level. It is located in دهستان جوشقان قالی, استان اصفهان, ایران. The average gradient is 9.7% with a maximum of 18.9%. The climb has 1087 meters of elevation gain.
Climb analysis: This climb has a progressive profile with increasing difficulty. The first 4 km (5-9%) serve as a warm-up before a brutal stretch of five km at 12% between km 4 and 9. The hardest km (13%) comes at km 9, followed by a slight respite (8-6%) to the finish. The high average gradient of 9.7% over 11.2 km confirms its Hors Catégorie status.
Pacing advice:
1. Managing your pace: Start steady on the first, less steep km to save energy for the very demanding central section.
2. Anticipating the sections: Get ready mentally and physically for the five consecutive km at 12% and the 13% peak at km 9. Avoid surges and keep a steady rhythm.
3. Making the most of the finish: The last two km (8% then 6%) are your chance to kick on if you've paced your effort well, or to recover before the line.
11.2 km • 1087 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain