Douar mzaoura is a climb of 5.9 kilometers (category 1). Douar mzaoura tops out at 712 m above sea level. It is located in Hacine ⵃⴰⵙⵉⵏ حاسين, Mascara, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 8.4% with a maximum of 14.6%. The climb has 500 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 1 climb is genuinely tough because of its demanding profile. The average gradient of 8.4% is steep, but the central section between km 0.5 and 2.5 is especially brutal, with four consecutive segments at 11% to 12%. The finish is kinder, with 3% over the last 400 metres.
How to manage your effort:
1. Pace yourself on the hard part: Look ahead to the steepest 2 km (11-12%) and settle into a steady rhythm you can hold, so you don't blow up.
2. Make the most of the 7% sections: The easier gradients (KM 0.0-0.5, 2.5-3.5, 4.0-4.5, 5.0-5.5) are your chance to recover a little without losing time.
3. Save something for the finish: Even though the last segment is easy (3%), the accumulated fatigue can make it harder than it looks. Don't start too hard.
5.9 km • 500 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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