Narethanti Pass is a climb of 18.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Narethanti Pass tops out at 2,137 m above sea level. It is located in Galkot, गण्डकी प्रदेश, नेपाल. The average gradient is 8.2% with a maximum of 14.7%. The climb has 1493 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This hors catégorie climb covers 18.2 km and is demanding because of its high average gradient (8.2%). The difficulty lies in its uneven profile, alternating gentler sections (2-4%) with steep stretches, especially in the final part (KM 16-17 at 9%). The almost constant climbing of nearly 1500 m calls for disciplined effort management.
Tips for pacing:
1. Managing the variations: Use the low-gradient kilometres (such as KM 1-3 and 8-9) to recover actively without losing too much speed.
2. Saving something in the tank: The final section is the steepest (9% at KM 16). Don't go too hard on the early 6-7% ramps so you still have power left for the last kilometres.
3. Choosing your gears: Anticipate the changes in gradient, especially the steep stretch from KM 12 to 17 (8%, 7%, 9%), and adjust your gearing to keep a steady cadence.
18.2 km • 1493 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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