Djebel sidi merouane is a climb of 12.0 kilometers (hors catégorie). Djebel sidi merouane tops out at 559 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Chlef, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 5.0% with a maximum of 15.4%. The climb has 607 meters of elevation gain.
Climb analysis: This 12 km climb averages a moderate 5%, but the irregular profile makes it harder than the numbers suggest. Two key sections stand out: a kilometre at 11% between km 8 and 9 (115m of climbing) and a tough finale at 10% over the last kilometre (97m of climbing). Both demand disciplined pacing.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pacing: Save your legs on the easier sections (km 4-5 and 6-7 at 1%) so you hit the two steep sections (km 8-9 and 11-12) with something left in the tank.
2. Plan for the finish: The last kilometre is the second hardest. Don't blow up on the 11% wall, and keep a bit of gear in reserve for that 10% finale.
3. Break it down: Treat the climb in three parts: the approach up to km 8, a maximum effort on the 11% kilometre, and then managing the last kilometre after the short respite between km 9 and 10.
12.0 km • 607 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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