Col tamentout is a climb of 13.9 kilometers (category 1). Col tamentout tops out at 938 m above sea level. It is located in Djimla ⴵⵎⵉⵍⴰ جيملة, جيجل, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 5.1% with a maximum of 16.6%. The climb has 706 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 1 climb is sustained but steady over most of its length, with an average gradient of 5%. The toughest part comes at km 9, where a 1 km stretch at 8% is the key section. At 13.9 km with relentless, consistent gradients, you need to pace yourself carefully.
Pacing tips:
1. Settle into a steady rhythm over the first 8 km (gradients of 3% to 5%) and bank some energy for later.
2. Prepare for km 9 (8% gradient) by easing off slightly before this critical section so you don't blow up.
3. Keep a high cadence over the final kilometres (gradients of 4% to 6%), using the slight easing of the gradient at the end to kick on if needed.
13.9 km • 706 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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