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Hammam righa from Aïn Benian: what you need to know

Everything about cycling up Hammam righa from Aïn Benian

Hammam righa is a climb of 4.4 kilometers (category 1). Hammam righa tops out at 591 m above sea level. It is located in Aïn Benian, Aïn Defla, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 6.7% with a maximum of 17.7%. The climb has 296 meters of elevation gain.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile

Climb statistics

category 1
Difficulty score: 275 (Hard)
Altitude
591 m
Distance
4.4 km
Avg. gradient
6.7 %
Max gradient
17.7 %
Elevation gain
296 m
Steepest section: 17.7% (km 2.4)
Tips

Difficulty breakdown: This climb has a two-part profile. The first 2 km are moderate (4-5%), but the difficulty ramps up significantly between KM 2.0 and KM 3.0, with an average gradient of 9.5%. The hardest section is KM 3.5-4.0 at 13%, preceded by a short breather. The distance and elevation gain justify a Category 1 rating.

Tips for pacing your effort:

1. Managing your pace: Start easy on the first kilometers, which are less steep, to save your legs for the critical sections at 9% and 13%.

2. Anticipating gradient changes: The respite at KM 3.0-3.5 (4%) is crucial for recovering before the final 13% kicker. Use it to ease off slightly without losing your rhythm.

3. Preparing mentally: The steepest gradient comes late. Keep some mental and physical reserve to hold a steady cadence up this last wall.

Estimated times

4.4 km • 296 m D+

Leisure 53min
5.0 km/h 350 m/h
Regular 34min
7.8 km/h 550 m/h
Trained 23min
11.6 km/h 800 m/h
Climber 17min
15.7 km/h 1100 m/h
Pro 12min
22.2 km/h 1600 m/h

VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain

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