Es Sahlat is a climb of 4.6 kilometers (category 2). Es Sahlat tops out at 1,702 m above sea level. It is located in Majdel Tarchich, محافظة جبل لبنان, لبنان. The average gradient is 4.8% with a maximum of 13%. The climb has 222 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: With 4.6 km for 222 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 4.8%, the climb up Es Sahlat rates as a Cat 2 without being brutal. The profile is uneven: after a start at 3% over the first kilometer, the tough bits come between km 1.0 and km 1.5 at 6%, then mainly between km 3.5 and km 4.0 where it kicks up to 9%, the hardest section of the pass. The finale, at 7% over the last 132 meters, can really bite when your legs are already cooked.
Pacing tips:
1. Don't go out too hard Those first kilometers at 3% are for finding a steady rhythm, not for burning through your matches.
2. Prepare for the 9% ramp Shift into an easier gear before km 3.5 and keep a smooth cadence, avoiding surges.
3. Save something for the finish Past km 4.5, it stays at 7% for 132 m: keep a bit in the tank for a controlled dig to the top.
4.6 km • 222 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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