Col du melab is a climb of 13.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Col du melab tops out at 723 m above sea level. It is located in Oued Zhour ⵡⴰⴷ ⵣⵀⵓⵔ وادي الزهور, Skikda, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 7.3% with a maximum of 16.2%. The climb has 993 meters of elevation gain.
Climb analysis: This hors catégorie climb is genuinely hard, but the difficulty is uneven. The first third (KM 0-5) is very punishing, with three kilometers between 8% and 10%, followed by a kilometer of false flat (0%) that gives you a welcome breather. The climb eases noticeably in the second part (KM 8-13.6), with moderate gradients of 3-4%, making it more of a rolling effort after the toughest section.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pacing the hard section: Don't let the first few percentages get the better of you. Hold a steady power output on the 9-10% kilometers to avoid blowing up early.
2. Making the most of the breather: The flat kilometer at KM 5 is crucial. Use it to recover actively (spin easy) without forcing, so you tackle what's left with your reserves intact.
3. Picking up the pace: After KM 8, the gradient drops to 3-4%. This is the time to redistribute your effort and lift the tempo slightly so you finish strong without cracking.
13.6 km • 993 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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