Tskhratskaro Pass is a climb of 29.9 kilometers (hors catégorie). Tskhratskaro Pass tops out at 2,450 m above sea level. It is located in წაღვერი, სამცხე-ჯავახეთი, საქართველო. The average gradient is 5.6% with a maximum of 17.4%. The climb has 1669 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 29.9 km climb is a sustained effort, owing to its length and its 1669m of elevation gain. The 6% average gradient is typical for an HC climb, but a section-by-section look shows the difficulty is uneven. The opening kilometres are tough, with gradients of 5-8%, before a more rolling middle section (KM 7 to 17, gradients of 1 to 4%) gives you some relief. The last part (KM 17 to 29.9) is the hardest, with a string of 6-8% ramps that will demand careful pacing.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing your pace on the middle section: Make the most of KM 7 to 17, where the gradients ease off, to recover actively. Keep a steady rhythm without going into the red and save something for the final push.
2. Preparing for the tough final section: From KM 17 onward, the gradients are relentless and steep. Don't go out too hard, and pick a gear that lets you hold a smooth cadence all the way to the summit.
3. Fueling smartly: A climb this long calls for strict energy management. Plan your feed before the final hard section (around KM 15-16) so you reach the last kilometres in the best possible shape.
29.9 km • 1669 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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