Lama Mountain - Snake Hill is a climb of 3.5 kilometers (category 1). Lama Mountain - Snake Hill tops out at 258 m above sea level. It is located in Mele Maat, Shefa, Vanuatu. The average gradient is 7.5% with a maximum of 20.3%. The climb has 260 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This climb has a very uneven profile. The real difficulty lies in its first two kilometres, with an extremely steep 500-metre section at 18%, preceded by a start at 10%. The middle section (KM 1.0 to 2.0) is almost flat (1%), giving you a crucial breather before the final two kilometres, which ramp up gradually (5% then 11%). The 7.5% average gradient is misleading and hides how brutal the opening is.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Start in a big gear: Expect the 10% gradient from the very start to avoid an immediate heart-rate spike, then tackle the 18% section with a very soft gear to save your legs.
2. Make the most of the flat: The 1km flat section (between 1.0 and 2.0) is strategic. Use it to recover actively (spin easy) and get your head and legs ready for the tough finale.
3. Ease back into it: Settle back into your rhythm progressively after KM 2.0 (5%) before tackling the final 11% wall, where you'll need to manage your effort again so you don't blow up before the last 3%.
3.5 km • 260 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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