Djbel el goufi is a climb of 25.1 kilometers (hors catégorie). Djbel el goufi tops out at 1,013 m above sea level. It is located in Boumehadjer, Skikda, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 4.5% with a maximum of 12.2%. The climb has 1128 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This HC climb covers 25.1 km and gains a real amount of difficulty from its length and its 1128m of elevation gain. The 5% average gradient is deceptive: the profile is very uneven, with demanding stretches (several kilometres at 6-7%) broken up by crucial recovery sections (2% pitches, flat roads, and even a short descent at KM 7-8). The real difficulty lies in these changes of gradient, which can wreck your rhythm.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pacing: Don't get carried away by the steep first kilometres (3-4 to 7%). Use the easier sections (KM 4-5, 11-12, 18-20, 22-23) to recover actively while keeping a light gear.
2. Prepare for the hard sections: After the descent at KM 8, a long stretch of 6% gradients runs from KM 10 to KM 18. Tackle this part with energy in reserve and a steady cadence.
3. Save something for the finish: The last three kilometres are very rolling (0 to 3%). If you've managed your effort well, you can pick up the pace there and finish strong.
For cyclists who have climbed it, the ascent of the Col de Goufi is first and foremost a sensory and historical experience. They describe stunning scenery and an exceptional view that takes in several towns, the Beni Zid dam and even the sea, all colored by a historic site marked by French colonialism.
The atmosphere on the climb is also highlighted as a real high point. Riders report warm encounters with welcoming locals, adding a human dimension to the effort.
Beyond the scenery, the experience is summed up in strong emotions. Cyclists use words like "magical", "magnificent" and "intense pleasure" to describe their climb, with some even expressing their enthusiasm through exclamations that convey a sense of pushing through their limits and genuine satisfaction.
25.1 km • 1128 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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