Chirhoum is a climb of 16.0 kilometers (category 1). Chirhoum tops out at 1,274 m above sea level. It is located in El Hasbia, Sétif, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 3.5% with a maximum of 8.9%. The climb has 553 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown:
This 1st category climb is moderate in distance, but the gradient is cleverly distributed. The main test comes in the middle section (KM 10-12) at 5%, preceded by an easier stretch (KM 5-6 and 12-14) that tempts you to go too hard too early. The profile is uneven, alternating between 4-5% ramps and recovery sections at 0-3%.
Pacing advice:
1. Stay disciplined in the first kilometers: The opening gradients (3-4%) are manageable. Don't go overboard and burn matches you'll need before the key sections.
2. Prepare for the double kilometer at 5%: Hit KM 10-12 at your threshold pace. Use KM 12-14 (0-2% gradient) to spin your legs and recover before the last real difficulty (KM 14 at 5%).
3. Managing the finish: The last significant ramp is at KM 14. Once past it, the final kilometer at 3% lets you finish the climb without blowing up.
16.0 km • 553 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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