Djebel el mcid is a climb of 24.9 kilometers (hors catégorie). Djebel el mcid tops out at 1,388 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, El Tarf, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 4.9% with a maximum of 18%. The climb has 1232 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This HC climb covers 24.9 km and is genuinely hard because of its uneven profile. The 4.9% average gradient is deceptive: the first half is harder overall (especially km 5 to 7 at 7%), while the finish features a very steep section (km 22-23 at 10% and km 23-24 at 9%) after a relative respite (km 18-21 at 1-2%). It's this alternation of varying gradients and the final ramp that define how brutal it is.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing your pace over the first kilometres: Resist the temptation to go out too hard despite the moderate gradients at the start. The accumulated distance, the 7% sections, then the 10% finish all demand reserves.
2. Using the easier stretches to recover: The low-gradient sections (km 18-21) are crucial. Use them to bring your heart rate down, drink, and refuel before the final push.
3. Preparing for the hard finish: Keep some power in reserve for the last 3 km (22-24.9), which is the hardest part with gradients close to 10%. Smart gear selection and a prepared head are essential here.
24.9 km • 1232 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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