Nyungwe national park 2400 is a climb of 7.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Nyungwe national park 2400 tops out at 2,456 m above sea level. It is located in Butare, Iburengerazuba, Rwanda. The average gradient is 8.8% with a maximum of 21%. The climb has 670 meters of elevation gain.
Analysis of the difficulty: This HC climb is genuinely tough because of its very uneven profile. The first half (KM 0-3.5) is fairly moderate, with even a short descent, which can be deceiving. The difficulty peaks abruptly between KM 3.5 and 4.0 with an 18% wall, followed by a punishing section up to KM 4.5. The finish, although less extreme, stays sustained, with gradients between 7% and 10%.
Pacing tips:
1. Control your pace from the bottom: Resist the urge to go too hard in the first, gentler kilometres so you have something left for the 18% wall.
2. Prepare for the key section (KM 3.5-4.5): Tackle this decisive stretch at your own rhythm, and if needed drop into an easier gear before KM 3.5 so you're ready for the steepest gradient.
3. Stay focused in the final stretch: After the peak of difficulty, the last kilometres still climb. Don't ease off too early, and keep a steady rhythm all the way to the summit.
7.6 km • 670 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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