Yaku Pass is a climb of 20.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Yaku Pass tops out at 1,542 m above sea level. It is located in जोगिटार, कोशी प्रदेश, नेपाल. The average gradient is 7.3% with a maximum of 15.4%. The climb has 1523 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 20.8 km HC climb is a sustained effort, owing to its length and high average gradient (7.3%). The difficulty is compounded by several steep sections, notably a kilometre at 11% (KM 2-3) and another at 10% (KM 10-11), which demand careful pacing. The flatter final stretch (KM 15-20.8) offers some relief, but only after a considerable amount of climbing already done.
Pacing tips:
1. Be steady: Hold a constant effort at your aerobic threshold, especially in the first 15 km where the gradient often sits above 7%.
2. Plan for the key sections: Ease off slightly before the steepest kilometres (KM 2-3 and KM 10-11) to avoid blowing up.
3. Make the most of the final stretch: Use the less steep last 5 km to recover actively and keep your cadence up all the way to the summit.
20.8 km • 1523 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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