Yizu La is a climb of 15.4 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 3,735 m above sea level. It is located in Hangrang, Himachal Pradesh, India. The average gradient is 6.5% with a maximum of 12.3%. The climb has 1005 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The Yizu La is an HC climb: 15.4 km at an average gradient of 6.5% for 1005 m of elevation gain, so it's a serious test of endurance. The gradient stays punchy over most of the route, between 4% and 7% depending on the section, with only one real respite between km 8 and 10. The steepest parts come between km 5 and 6 (7%), then between km 7 and 8, 11 and 12, and 13 and 14 (6%), which keep breaking your rhythm. The 2% section between km 8 and 10 is therefore your main chance to recover.
Pacing tips:
1. Start controlled In the first few kilometres, on 4% to 5%, hold a steady effort so you reach the 7% ramp between km 5 and 6 with plenty left in the tank.
2. Make the most of the km 8 to 10 reprieve Use those two kilometres at 2% to recover, drink and eat, without going hard for no reason.
3. Handle the km 11 to 14 kickers Take the 6% sections with a smooth, light cadence and a gear you can spin comfortably, then save your last reserves for the 3% finish between km 14 and 15.4.
15.4 km • 1005 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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