Zagari Pass is a climb of 13.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). Zagari Pass tops out at 2,595 m above sea level. It is located in ცანა, რაჭა-ლეჩხუმი და ქვემო სვანეთი, საქართველო. The average gradient is 7.8% with a maximum of 14.7%. The climb has 1054 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This beyond category climb is 13.5 km long, with an average gradient of 8% and 1054m of elevation gain, which makes it a serious test. The difficulty is amplified by two particularly steep sections: a kilometre at 12% (KM 6.0-7.0) and, more importantly, a kilometre at 13% (KM 11.0-12.0) in the final part, which makes it the key passage of the climb.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Save something for the finale: The last two kilometres (12-13%) are the steepest. Don't burn matches in the 4% sections (KM 3-4 and 8-10), so you reach that final test with some left in the tank.
2. Find a steady rhythm: The 8% average gradient is a good guide for your cruising pace. Stick to it, especially on the 7-10% stretches that make up the bulk of the route.
3. Anticipate the changes in gradient: The gradient changes often. Prepare mentally and physically for the sharp jump after KM 10 (going from 7% to 13%).
13.5 km • 1054 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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