Namchi Pass is a climb of 12.4 kilometers (hors catégorie). Namchi Pass tops out at 1,928 m above sea level. It is located in Namchi, Sikkim, India. The average gradient is 9.8% with a maximum of 22.6%. The climb has 1209 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The Namchi Pass is a HC climb covering 12.4 km with 1209 m of elevation gain, at an average gradient of 9.8%. The profile is very even, with most of the kilometres sitting between 6% and 9%, which demands a sustained effort with no real respite. The hardest section is KM 2.0-3.0, where the gradient hits 15%. Only KM 12.0-12.4, at 4%, offers a breather before the finish.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pace yourself from the start. On KM 0.0-1.0 at 7%, hold a steady rhythm so you reach the 15% section at KM 2.0-3.0 with plenty left in the tank.
2. Prepare for KM 2.0-3.0. Shift to an easier gear before the ramp, stay seated, and keep a smooth cadence through this 15% section.
3. Manage your fuel over the long haul. Between the 6% and 9% sections, eat and drink regularly, since the profile offers little respite before KM 12.0-12.4.
12.4 km • 1209 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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