Chenar Pass is a climb of 8.8 kilometers (category 1). Chenar Pass tops out at 2,259 m above sea level. It is located in Ghoutchan, استان خراسان رضوی, ایران. The average gradient is 5.5% with a maximum of 14.7%. The climb has 485 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 8.8 km with 485 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 5.5%, the Chenar Pass from Chūnlī is a tough but steady Cat 1 climb. Most of the climb sits between 5% and 8%, with a steeper section at 10% on KM 1.0-1.5 and another at 8% on KM 2.5-3.0. The descent on KM 6.0-7.0 breaks up the effort before the final stretch on KM 7.0-8.8.
Pacing tips:
1. Don't go out too hard The first few km at 6%, then the 10% ramp on KM 1.0-1.5, call for a smooth cadence to save your legs for later.
2. Make the most of the descent and the flat Ease off the pedals on KM 6.0-6.5 and KM 6.5-7.0, then recover on KM 7.0-7.5 at 3%, eating and drinking as you go.
3. Save something for the finish After the descent, the ramp back up to 7% on KM 7.5-8.0, followed by 6% on KM 8.0-8.5, needs a controlled last effort. Pace it to finish strong.
8.8 km • 485 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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