Col de chelatta is a climb of 24.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Col de chelatta tops out at 1,457 m above sea level. It is located in Laâzib Ulahdir, Béjaïa, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 5.6% with a maximum of 15.4%. The climb has 1380 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This HC climb covers 24.8 km and is demanding because of its big elevation gain (1380m) and its length. The difficulty lies in the uneven profile: several sections above 8-9% (km 2-5 and 6-11) demand a hard effort, broken up by short descents (km 14-16, km 18) that disrupt your rhythm. The final section (km 20-24.8) holds a sustained gradient of 6-7%, adding a sting in the tail.
How to manage the effort:
1. Pacing: Don't overcook it in the first steep km (km 2-5). Hold a steady power output, even on the short descents where it's tempting to ease off.
2. Anticipate the gradient changes: The 11% and 9% sections require getting into the right gear in advance. Use the short flatter stretches (km 12-13, km 17) to recover actively without fully dropping the effort.
3. Save something for the end: The last 5 km stay consistently above 6%. Keep some energy in reserve to hold your rhythm through this decisive final 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.
24.8 km • 1380 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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