Qafë Shtamë is a climb of 7.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). Qafë Shtamë tops out at 1,229 m above sea level. It is located in Çudhi-Kamp, n/a, Shqipëria. The average gradient is 7.0% with a maximum of 12%. The climb has 526 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: Qafë Shtamë is a demanding climb over 7.5 km, averaging 7% with 526 m of elevation gain, which earns it its hors catégorie (HC) rating. The profile is uneven: the steepest section comes between km 1.0 and 1.5 at 11%, followed by the km 5.5-6.0 stretch at 10%, while km 0.5-1.0 and km 1.5-2.0 give you a breather at 2%. From km 2.0 to the finish, the gradients stay sustained and steady, between 5% and 10%, and they gradually grind your legs down.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom (km 0.0-0.5): at 5%, keep it below your threshold so you arrive at the 11% ramp between km 1.0 and 1.5 with your head clear.
2. Recover on the flat bits (km 0.5-1.0 and km 1.5-2.0): use the 2% sections to get your breath back, drink and fuel up.
3. Keep a steady cadence (km 5.5-6.0 and km 6.5-7.0): when facing the 10% then 8% pitches, go for an appropriate gear and a smooth cadence rather than wild surges.
7.5 km • 526 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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