Zatima *route directe* is a climb of 16.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Zatima *route directe* tops out at 1,040 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Tipaza, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 7.7% with a maximum of 15.1%. The climb has 1249 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 16.2 km beyond category climb is genuinely hard because of its uneven profile. The first part (KM 2-3 at 12%) is very demanding, followed by a unique recovery section between KM 8 and 11 with descents of up to -4%. The difficulty ramps up significantly in the last 5 kilometres (KM 11-12 at 10% and KM 15-16 at 10%), which makes it a climb with two faces.
Pacing tips:
1. Pace your start: Resist the urge to go too hard in the first very steep kilometres (10-12%). Save something in the tank for the tough finish.
2. Make the most of the descent: The downhill section between KM 8 and 11 is key for recovering actively without losing your momentum.
3. Prepare for the finish: The gradient kicks back up hard after KM 11. Tackle this second half by managing your gearing so you can hold on all the way to the summit.
16.2 km • 1249 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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