Col de chelatta is a climb of 20.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). Col de chelatta tops out at 1,457 m above sea level. It is located in Ifrène, Béjaïa, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 6.2% with a maximum of 12.4%. The climb has 1265 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This HC climb covers 20.3 km with a sustained difficulty and an average gradient of 6.2%. The opening section (km 0-3) is relatively gentle (3-5%), giving you a warm-up period. The hardest part comes between km 4 and 12, with a punchy 8 km stretch where the gradient hovers between 7% and 8%. The road eases slightly mid-climb (km 13-15 at 4-5%) before a tough finale (km 16-20.3 at 6-7%).
Pacing advice:
1. Use the start to settle in: The first 3 km (3-5%) are less steep. Use them to find your breathing rhythm and a steady cadence without going into the red.
2. Prepare for the heart of the climb: The toughest section (km 4-12) demands steady power. Avoid surges and shift to a gear that lets you hold a consistent effort.
3. Manage your effort on the easier stretch: Km 13-15 (4-5%) offers some relief. Use it to recover actively by keeping your cadence up, without easing off completely before the last part.
For the riders who have climbed it, the Col de Chellata is much more than just a climb. It's first and foremost a sensory experience, marked by the crisp mountain air of the southern Djurdjura and breathtaking scenery. Riders' accounts describe a stunning spot in every season, where the mountains roll out as far as the eye can see.
The climb is rewarded with an exceptional panoramic view. From the top of the pass, riders report the unique feeling of straddling the two wilayas of Béjaia and Tizi Ouzou, with a panoramic view over both sides. The superb view of the Djurdjura massif is consistently cited as the highlight of the effort.
The experience is described as magnificent all year round, with a special mention for winter, which gives the place a heavenly character. Riders talk about an ideal spot for a ride that lets you "fill your lungs," turning the effort into a real breath of fresh air.
The ideal time to tackle the climb, according to their experience, is between March and May. It's during this period that the beauty of the site, described as marvellous and magnificent, seems to reach its peak, making this climb a must-do.
20.3 km • 1265 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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