Col de chelatta is a climb of 23.0 kilometers (hors catégorie). Col de chelatta tops out at 1,457 m above sea level. It is located in Iloula Oumalou, Tizi Ouzou, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 5.9% with a maximum of 17.2%. The climb has 1355 meters of elevation gain.
Climb analysis: This hors catégorie climb covers 23 km with a very uneven profile. The difficulty lies in the succession of very steep sections (9-10% at km 6-8 and 11) and easier stretches (0-3% at km 2-4, 8, 12-13, 17, 20-21). The effort is choppy, which makes it hard to hold a steady rhythm.
Tips for pacing yourself:
1. Managing the changes: Anticipate the gradient changes. Don't blow up on the 10% sections, and use the 2-3% km to recover actively without losing too much speed.
2. Base rhythm: Match your pace to the average gradient (6%). On the early kilometers, hold back and save your legs for the tough sections ahead (km 5-11).
3. Save something for the finish: The last kilometer averages 5% after a flat stretch. Keep some energy in reserve for that final pitch after the breather at km 21-22.
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.
23.0 km • 1355 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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