Tessa is a climb of 6.8 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 310 m above sea level. It is located in Dar Yaghmouracene, تلمسان ⵜⵍⵎⵙⴰⵏ, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 4.7% with a maximum of 9.6%. The climb has 317 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 6.8 km for 317 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.7%, this climb is a sustained effort, which justifies its Category 1 rating. The gradient stays between 4% and 6% for most of the route, with no real recovery section, except between KM 4.5 and KM 5.5 where it drops to 1-2%. The hardest sections are KM 1.5-2.0, KM 2.5-3.5 and KM 6.0-6.5, all at 6%, before a final push at 5% from KM 6.5-6.8.
Tips for pacing:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom: from KM 0.0-1.5 at 4%, spin along in the aerobic zone to save something for the 6% sections.
2. Recover between KM 4.5 and KM 5.5: the almost flat gradient (1-2%) is your chance to catch your breath and settle into a steady rhythm before the finish.
3. Manage the final with a plan: tackle KM 6.0-6.5 at 6% with an easy gear and a smooth cadence, then hold on through KM 6.5-6.8 at 5% without blowing up.
6.8 km • 317 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
Join thousands of cycling fans! Plan your rides, record your performance, track your progress and discover the finest climbs.
Live climb profile to pace your effort all the way to the top.
