Genting Sempah is a climb of 10.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Genting Sempah tops out at 643 m above sea level. It is located in Bentong, Pahang, Malaysia. The average gradient is 5.5% with a maximum of 11.4%. The climb has 597 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 10.8 km for 597 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 5.5%, the Genting Sempah pass is a Hors Catégorie climb that demands real endurance. The first five kilometres sit between 3% and 4%, with no real respite, so your legs gradually take a beating. The crux comes between the 9.0 and 10.0 km marks, where it ramps to 6% for 1 km, just when fatigue is at its worst.
Tips for pacing the climb:
1. Start easy. The 0.0-1.0 and 1.0-2.0 km sections at 4% tempt you to go out too hard, but a steady effort is what gets you to the top.
2. Use the flat section. The 6.0-7.0 km stretch, at only 1%, is the perfect chance to recover, drink and fuel up before the second half of the climb.
3. Prepare for the final ramp. Get onto an easier gear early, before the 9.0-10.0 km section at 6%, and keep a smooth cadence.
10.8 km • 597 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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