El kelaa is a climb of 16.1 kilometers (hors catégorie). El kelaa tops out at 790 m above sea level. It is located in Cherfa Wadda, Tizi Ouzou, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 5.1% with a maximum of 13.6%. The climb has 829 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This beyond category climb is moderate in distance, but the gradient distribution is demanding. The first half (KM 1-10) is the toughest, with four stretches at 7-8% that concentrate the effort. There's a notable respite between KM 10 and 12 (2% gradient), followed by a gradual finish after a flat kilometre at KM 14.
Pacing tips:
1. Start easy: Resist the urge to push too hard on the first steep sections (4-8%) and save your legs.
2. Make use of the respite: Use the 2% section (KM 10-12) to recover actively (small chainring, high cadence) before the last climb.
3. Plan for the finish: The flat kilometre at KM 14 gives you a chance to pick the cadence back up before the final effort at 4%.
16.1 km • 829 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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