Ighil oumenchar is a climb of 9.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). Ighil oumenchar tops out at 1,199 m above sea level. It is located in Bouira البويرة, Bouira, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 7.0% with a maximum of 13.6%. The climb has 646 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This HC climb has a profile split into three distinct parts. The first section (KM 0-3) is very demanding, with a run of gradients at 8%, 10% and 10%. There's a notable respite between KM 4 and 5.5, with gentle or even flat stretches. The final section (KM 5.5-9.3) is the longest and most consistent, with nearly 4 km of sustained 8-9% gradient, which makes it the real test of the climb.
Pacing advice:
1. Manage the start: Resist the urge to go too hard in those first very steep kilometres. Save some in the tank for the long final push.
2. Make the most of the recovery: Use the flat section (KM 5.0-5.5) to recover actively: ease off the pressure a little, drink and fuel up, without slowing down too abruptly.
3. Find a steady rhythm: From KM 5.5, settle into a constant rhythm you can hold for the long haul. The consistent gradients on this section make it easier to manage your effort well.
9.3 km • 646 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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