Yamda La is a climb of 2.7 kilometers (category 2). The climb finishes at 3,976 m above sea level. It is located in Samar, गण्डकी प्रदेश, नेपाल. The average gradient is 7.2% with a maximum of 20.9%. The climb has 194 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The Yamda La is a Cat 2 climb, 2.7 km long with 194 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 7.2%. The start is the hardest section, with 9% over the first 0.5 km, then the 1.0-1.5 km stretch at just 2% gives you a welcome breather. The second part, with 7% then 8% between 1.5 and 2.5 km, stays steady and grinds your legs without let-up. The final 5% over 2.5-2.7 km is no free ride after such a consistent effort.
Tips for pacing:
1. Ease into it. On the 0.0-0.5 km section at 9%, it's better to keep a smooth cadence and a manageable gear than to attack from the first hundred metres.
2. Make the most of the flat. Between 1.0 and 1.5 km, the gradient drops to 2%: this is the ideal moment to eat, drink and recover before the ramp back up to 7%.
3. Hold your effort to the top. On the 2.0-2.5 km section at 8% and then the 2.5-2.7 km stretch at 5%, you'll reach the line by keeping a steady cadence and not giving in to the fatigue.
2.7 km • 194 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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