Farat Pass is a climb of 24.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Farat Pass tops out at 2,386 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, محافظة صعدة, اليمن. The average gradient is 8.9% with a maximum of 17.3%. The climb has 2151 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This hors catégorie climb of 24.2 km is extremely demanding because of its high average gradient (8.9%) and a substantial elevation gain of 2151m. The difficulty is compounded by uneven pacing: an easier section between km 4 and 8 (gradients of 0% to 5%) is followed by a brutal 11 km stretch (km 9 to 20) where the gradient constantly exceeds 9%, with ramps at 12%. The final at km 23 (13%) is particularly punishing.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pacing: Use the flatter section (km 4-8) to recover actively without stopping, in preparation for the 11 very hard km that follow.
2. Anticipate gradient changes: Avoid surging and stomping by shifting into an easier gear as you approach the steep ramps (from km 9) so you can keep a steady cadence.
3. Save something for the finale: The last kilometre features a 13% gradient. Keep some energy in reserve so you don't blow up on this final test.
24.2 km • 2151 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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