Deosai Pass is a climb of 4.4 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 4,108 m above sea level. It is located in Gamba, گلگت بلتستان, پاکستان. The average gradient is 5.1% with a maximum of 9.7%. The climb has 224 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 4.4 km, with 224 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 5.1%, the Deosai Pass climb from Usar Mar is a Category 3 climb of moderate intensity. The start is gradual, with 4% over the first two kilometres, then the gradient ramps up to 6% from km 1.0 to km 2.5. The hardest section is between km 2.5 and km 3.5, at 7%, just before it eases to 4% over km 3.5-4.0 and then a gentle descent over the final stretch.
Pacing tips:
1. Manage the start. On the km 0.0-1.0 section at 4%, stay in a moderate effort and don't go out too hard, because there is still a lot of climbing ahead.
2. Prepare for the heart of the climb. Shift into the right gears before km 2.5 and keep a steady cadence of around 70 to 90 rpm to save your legs for the 7% sections.
3. Attack the finish. Use the km 3.5-4.0 section at 4% to pick up speed again, then keep a strong pace over the slight descent from km 4.0 to 4.4 all the way to the summit.
4.4 km • 224 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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