Qadan Pass is a climb of 20.1 kilometers (hors catégorie). Qadan Pass tops out at 2,591 m above sea level. It is located in حبَث, منطقة عسير, السعودية. The average gradient is 9.6% with a maximum of 22.1%. The climb has 1932 meters of elevation gain.
Climb difficulty analysis: This climb has a deceptive profile. The first half (0-10 km) is moderate with reasonable gradients (0-8%), but the second half (10-20.1 km) is extremely hard, with gradients between 12% and 20%. The steepest km (19%) comes between 15 and 16 km. The difficulty lies in the accumulation of brutal gradients in the final part of the climb.
How to manage your effort:
1. Pacing: Use the first 10 km to settle into a steady rhythm and save your legs. The real effort starts after the 10th km.
2. Anticipate the key sections: From the 12th km onward, the gradients consistently exceed 10%. Shift down to an easier gear before these sections so you can keep a smooth, steady cadence.
3. Save something for the finale: The last 5 km (15-20.1 km) are a string of 15-20% ramps. Keep some mental and physical reserves to get through this brutal finish.
20.1 km • 1932 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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