Col du melab is a climb of 17.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Col du melab tops out at 723 m above sea level. It is located in Beni Zid, سكيكدة ⵙⴽⵉⴽⴷⴰ, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 4.1% with a maximum of 11.2%. The climb has 718 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 17.6 km for 718 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.1%, this climb is rated beyond category and demands a long, steady effort. The gradients stay moderate over most of the route, between 2% and 5%, but the accumulated kilometres slowly grind down your legs. The toughest sections are the 12-13 km stretch at 7%, followed by the 15-16 km stretch at 6%, which come once fatigue has already set in. The 6-8 km section at 2% is the only real breather.
Pacing tips:
1. Control the start Don't go out too hard over the first 4 km, where the gradients hover between 3% and 4%. Hold a steady rhythm so you reach the base of the steepest parts with plenty left in the tank.
2. Recover between 6 and 8 km Use the 6-8 km stretch at 2% to drink, eat and spin your legs in an easy gear, so you can top up your reserves before what comes next.
3. Save something for the finish Tackle the 12-13 km section at 7% seated with a smooth cadence, then push only moderately so you have energy left for the 15-16 km stretch at 6%.
17.6 km • 718 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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