Salman Bmcharfh is a climb of 11.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). Salman Bmcharfh tops out at 2,172 m above sea level. It is located in سبت العلاية, منطقة عسير, السعودية. The average gradient is 14.0% with a maximum of 19.9%. The climb has 1637 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This climb has an extreme profile, with an average gradient of 14% over 11.7 km. The difficulty lies in a string of very steep sections, notably stretches at 19-20% (KM 1-2, 3-4, 9-10), and an unusual descent at KM 4-5 (-5%) that breaks the rhythm. The constant, high elevation gain (nearly 140 m/km on average) puts it clearly in the HC category.
Tips for the effort:
1. Managing the start: The first section (KM 0-4) is very aggressive (5%, 19%, 14%, 20%). Don't go too hard in the easy first kilometre, and settle into a measured pace from KM 1 so you still have something in the tank when you hit the 20%.
2. Making the most of the descent: The negative section at KM 4-5 is a crucial chance for active recovery. Ease off the pedals without killing your momentum so you're ready for the second half.
3. Saving something for the finish: The last section (KM 9-11.7) combines 19% and 16%. Keep some margin for those final three kilometres, the steepest of the climb once you're past the recovery stretch.
11.7 km • 1637 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
Join thousands of cycling fans! Plan your rides, record your performance, track your progress and discover the finest climbs.
Live climb profile to pace your effort all the way to the top.
