Fedj bir ghzala is a climb of 16.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Fedj bir ghzala tops out at 942 m above sea level. It is located in Aït Saadellah, جيجل, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 7.2% with a maximum of 11.9%. The climb has 1194 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 16.6 km hors catégorie climb is demanding but steady. The average gradient of 7% stays consistent over most of the route, with only two kilometres noticeably steeper (8% at KM 14) and a few 4% sections to recover on. With no extreme gradients (above 8%), this climb is hard because of its length rather than because of sudden spikes in difficulty.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pace yourself from the start: The first kilometres (4-6%) are deceptively "easy". Resist the temptation to go out too hard and hold your effort to the 7% average gradient to avoid fading over the long haul.
2. Make the most of the recovery sections: The 4-5% stretches (KM 0-1, 6-7, 13-14) are your chances to recover actively. Keep a good tempo without forcing it to bring your heart rate down before the steeper sections.
3. Save something for the finale: The steepest kilometre (8% at KM 14) comes late. Plan ahead and manage your energy on the 6-7% sections right before it.
16.6 km • 1194 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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