Harcho is a climb of 25.1 kilometers (hors catégorie). Harcho tops out at 2,109 m above sea level. It is located in Ramghat Pul, گلگت بلتستان, پاکستان. The average gradient is 7.2% with a maximum of 11.2%. The climb has 1801 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: With 1801m of elevation gain over 25.1km, this hors catégorie climb has a demanding average gradient of 7%. The real challenge is its irregularity: several sections at 9% (km 2-3 and 5-6) alternate with almost flat stretches (km 14-15) and a short descent (km 9-10), which wrecks your rhythm.
Pacing advice:
1. Settle into a steady rhythm by aiming for a power/effort level that matches the 7% average gradient, so you don't blow up on the 9% sections.
2. Make the most of the easier sections (km 1-2, 4-5, 14-15, 19-21) to recover actively, keeping a smooth pedal stroke without forcing it.
3. Anticipate the gradient changes, especially the descent at km 9-10, so you don't lose your rhythm and can tackle what's next calmly.
25.1 km • 1801 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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