Lava Pass is a climb of 40.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Lava Pass tops out at 2,222 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, West Bengal, India. The average gradient is 6.0% with a maximum of 14.4%. The climb has 2423 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This HC climb covers 40.6 km and gains 2423m of elevation, which makes it demanding both for its length and its total climbing. The real challenge is the uneven profile. The first section (KM 0-12) features sustained gradients of 7-10%, followed by a flatter stretch (KM 12-19, 0-4%) that breaks your rhythm. The final part (KM 32-38) has sections at 7-9%, so you'll need something left in the tank for the finish.
Pacing advice:
1. Pace yourself from the start: The first 12 km are hard, averaging over 7%. Don't go too deep here, or you'll arrive at the flatter middle section with nothing left.
2. Use the central section (KM 13-19) to recover actively (0-2% gradient). Keep a light, spinning gear and keep the pedals turning.
3. Watch out for the late kicks: After KM 32, the gradient ramps up noticeably (8% at KM 32, 7% at KM 38). Save some energy for these final efforts.
40.6 km • 2423 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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