Djbel el kern is a climb of 21.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Djbel el kern tops out at 1,096 m above sea level. It is located in Dar Tiboun, جيجل, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 5.6% with a maximum of 15.8%. The climb has 1197 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The Zoughraman climb is an HC climb, demanding because of its length (21.2 km) and its significant elevation gain (1197 m). The difficulty lies in its uneven profile: a very steep start (9%, then 8% over the first 2 km) that hits your legs straight away, followed by a more moderate central section with even a false flat at the 6th km. The finish is particularly punishing, with a final kilometre at 9%, so you need to have something left in the tank for the end.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Managing the start: Resist the temptation to go too hard on the brutal slopes at the beginning. Settle into a steady rhythm to avoid blowing up early from lactic acid build-up.
2. Making the most of the easing: Use the 6th km (0%) and the gentler sections (km 7-8, 13-14, 15-16) to recover by easing off slightly while keeping a good tempo.
3. Saving something for the finish: Keep some energy for the last 4 km, where the gradient keeps ramping up to 9%. Adjust your gearing and your effort accordingly over this final, decisive stretch.
21.2 km • 1197 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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