Arthur's Pass is a climb of 3.6 kilometers (category 2). Arthur's Pass tops out at 916 m above sea level. It is located in Arthur's Pass, Canterbury, New Zealand / Aotearoa. The average gradient is 4.8% with a maximum of 13.6%. The climb has 170 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: With 3.6 km at 170 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.8%, the Arthur's Pass comes in as a Category 2 climb. It's a tough but very doable one. The profile is uneven: the start kicks up at 6% for 0.5 km, then a short dip at -1% gives you a bit of a breather. The real hard spots are the 1.5 to 2 km and 3 to 3.5 km sections at 7%, which is where most of the work happens. The 1% stretch between 2.5 and 3 km lets you recover before the finale.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Don't go out too hard In the first 500 metres at 6%, settle into a steady rhythm so you still have something left for the rest of the climb.
2. Make the most of the flat Between 2.5 and 3 km, at 1%, catch your breath, shift up a gear and grab a drink before tackling the last part of the climb.
3. Handle the 7% finish On the 3 to 3.5 km section, stay seated, pace your accelerations and keep a steady cadence rather than jumping out of the saddle too early.
3.6 km • 170 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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