Farat Pass is a climb of 5.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). Farat Pass tops out at 2,386 m above sea level. It is located in Khayran, محافظة صعدة, اليمن. The average gradient is 7.1% with a maximum of 14.3%. The climb has 403 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This hors catégorie climb covers 5.7 km for 403 m of elevation gain, with an average gradient of 7.1%. The ascent starts gently at 4% over km 0.0-0.5, then the toughest sections are concentrated between km 1.0 and km 2.0, where the gradient ramps up to 9% and then 11%. The final 9% ramp (km 5.0-5.5) comes after the short descending section at km 4.0-5.0 and hits legs that are already well into the red. It's first and foremost a test of endurance and pacing over the long haul.
Tips for the effort:
1. Don't go out too fast. Settle into a steady rhythm right from km 0.0-0.5 at 4%, because it's tempting to burn through too many matches on a slope that looks manageable.
2. Handling the 11% section. On km 1.5-2.0, stay seated, shift down to an easier gear and focus on a smooth, fluid cadence to save your legs for what's coming.
3. Make the most of the flat and the descent. On km 3.0-3.5 at 0% and then the slight downhill from km 4.0-5.0, recover as much as you can and drink up so you tackle the final 9% ramp (km 5.0-5.5) with something left in the tank.
5.7 km • 403 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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