Djaafra is a climb of 10.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Djaafra tops out at 1,325 m above sea level. It is located in Djaafra ⴵⵄⴼⵕⴰ جعافرة, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 4.5% with a maximum of 14.4%. The climb has 483 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: At 10.8 km with an average gradient of 4.5% and 483 m of elevation gain, the Djaafra is a long, demanding climb, rated HC (Hors Catégorie). The hardest effort is concentrated in the first three km, with 6% from km 0.0-1.0 through km 1.0-2.0, then 8% from km 2.0-3.0, so you need to start conservatively. The route then offers more rolling sections, notably from km 4.0-5.0 to km 5.0-6.0 and from km 7.0-8.0 where the gradient drops to 1 or 2%, before a final 6% from km 10.0-10.8.
Pacing advice:
1. Don't go out too hard. Over km 0.0-2.0, at 6%, keep the effort strong but sustainable so you reach the 8% section without already being in the red.
2. Make the most of the flat bits. On km 4.0-5.0 and 7.0-8.0, where the gradient eases to 1 or 2%, keep a steady rhythm, drink and eat to top up your energy.
3. Save something for the end. The 6% section over km 10.0-10.8 comes after a long stretch of false flat, so keep some legs in reserve for the final push.
10.8 km • 483 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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