Jalori Pass is a climb of 12.1 kilometers (hors catégorie). Jalori Pass tops out at 3,127 m above sea level. It is located in Ani, Himachal Pradesh, India. The average gradient is 11.8% with a maximum of 18.2%. The climb has 1428 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: With 12.1 km for 1428 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 11.8%, the Jalori Pass from Kūn is hors catégorie, beyond category. The climb gives you very little respite, since every kilometre averages at least 6%, and the toughest section runs between km 5 and 10, with gradients of 12%, 12%, 9%, 14% and then 13%. The stretch from km 3 to 4, at 6%, is the only real breather. The finale, between km 10 and 12, is still punishing, with 11% followed by 8%.
Tips for riding it:
1. Pace your first kilometres Km 0 to 1, at 10%, is no place to go out too hard. Find a sustainable rhythm and hold it for the whole climb.
2. Make the most of the easier section Use the km 3 to 4 stretch, at 6%, to recover, drink and fuel up before the hardest part.
3. Manage the steepest ramps Between km 8 and 10, where the gradient hits 13 to 14%, keep a smooth cadence, stay seated and use short accelerations rather than long periods out of the saddle.
12.1 km • 1428 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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