Ntunga is a climb of 6.6 kilometers (category 3). Ntunga tops out at 1,676 m above sea level. It is located in Mwulire, Eastern Province, Rwanda. The average gradient is 3.5% with a maximum of 10.5%. The climb has 232 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: The Col de Ntunga, rated 3rd category, covers 6.6 km of climbing for 232 m of elevation gain, with an average gradient of 3.5%. The start is tough, with 7% over the first 500 metres, and the hardest section comes between 2.0 and 2.5 km, where the gradient reaches 8%. The real challenge is the mix of steep ramps and flatter, rolling stretches, which makes it hard to find a steady rhythm.
Pacing tips:
1. Manage the start. On the first 500 metres at 7%, stay in the saddle and keep a smooth cadence so you don't blow up right from the bottom.
2. Prepare for the 8% section. Between 2.0 and 2.5 km, shift to an easier gear before the steepest pitch and hold a steady cadence.
3. Use the descent to recover. The 4.0 to 4.5 km section, a gentle descent (-3%), gives you time to drink, eat and loosen up your legs before the finish, which is easier between 5.5 and 6.5 km.
6.6 km • 232 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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