Arthur's Pass is a climb of 6.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Arthur's Pass tops out at 916 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, West Coast, New Zealand / Aotearoa. The average gradient is 8.8% with a maximum of 21.1%. The climb has 594 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This climb is genuinely hard, with a high average gradient (8.8%) over a significant distance. The real difficulty is concentrated between km 2.0 and 4.5, where the gradients hit 10%, 17% and 14%, forming a demanding wall. The km 3.0-3.5 section at 17% is the hardest part. The sections below 5% give you moments to recover.
Effort tips:
1. Managing your pace on the "wall": Prepare yourself for the 10%-17%-14% sequence between km 2.0 and 4.5. Don't go out too hard, and ease off from km 2.0 so you reach the 17% ramp without already being in the red.
2. Making the most of the breaks: Use the easier sections (km 1.5-2.0 at 3%, km 2.5-3.0 at 2%, km 4.5-5.0 at 4%) to recover actively, keeping a steady rhythm without forcing it, so your legs get some of their strength back.
3. Holding a steady rhythm after the peak: After km 4.5, the gradients stay moderate (4%-7%). Find a sustainable rhythm to finish the climb without blowing up, the final part being less technical.
6.8 km • 594 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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