Sokhbulak Pass is a climb of 23.6 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 4,936 m above sea level. It is located in Hotan, 新疆维吾尔自治区 شىنجاڭ ئۇيغۇر ئاپتونوم رايونی, 中国. The average gradient is 3.4% with a maximum of 10.4%. The climb has 808 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 1 climb covers 23.6 km for 808 m of elevation gain, with a moderate average gradient of 3.4%. The difficulty lies mainly in the length and the steady nature of the effort: the gradient never drops below 2% and reaches 4-5% over several stretches, notably at km 5-6 and km 20-22. The climb ends with its steepest section, 6% between km 23 and km 23.6, after more than 22 km of sustained effort.
Pacing tips:
1. Stay steady from the start: don't go out too hard over the first few kilometres (km 0-5, gradients of 2-4%) so you still have something left for the second half.
2. Recover on the rolling sections: use the 2% stretches (km 6-8 and km 9-11) to drink, fuel up and settle back into a smooth rhythm.
3. Manage the final push: between km 20 and km 22, with 5% gradients, and then facing the 6% of km 23 to km 23.6, keep a high cadence and a suitable gear so you can finish without blowing up.
23.6 km • 808 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
Join thousands of cycling fans! Plan your rides, record your performance, track your progress and discover the finest climbs.
Live climb profile to pace your effort all the way to the top.
