Mont edough is a climb of 17.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). Mont edough tops out at 971 m above sea level. It is located in Seraïdi ⵙⵔⴰⵢⴷⵉ سرايدي, Annaba, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 7.1% with a maximum of 16.2%. The climb has 1236 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This HC climb is genuinely hard, with a brutal opening section (4 km averaging 9-10% gradient) that tests you straight away. The difficulty is compounded by an uneven profile: a flatter central section (KM 6-8 and 13-15) breaks your rhythm, followed by a significant ramp back up in the final 3 km.
Tips for the effort:
1. Managing the start: Resist the urge to go too hard in the first kilometres at 10%. Spin an easy gear to save your legs for the long haul.
2. Make the most of the flat bits: Use the lower-gradient sections (KM 6-8 and 13-15) to recover actively, easing off the power slightly while keeping a steady cadence.
3. Save something for the finish: Keep some energy in reserve for the last kilometres (KM 15-17), where the gradient kicks back up to 7% after the flat section.
For the riders who have climbed it, the Col de l'Edough from Serrait offers an intense natural experience. Riders' accounts describe a climb through dense pine and oak forests, punctuated by breathtaking waterfalls that make the effort memorable.
The vibe is described as a haven of peace and cleanliness, a "paradise on earth" that draws families as well as sportive riders. Cyclists talk about a place that has become a favourite escape for outdoor activities like hiking, which suggests a road set in a well-preserved landscape.
In winter, the experience changes: accounts report snow covering the upper slopes, creating a mountain, snowy landscape that is rare for the region. It becomes a very popular destination and offers a completely different view to the brave riders who tackle the climb at this time of year.
The climb seems accessible at different levels, as the accounts mention groups of all ages organising rides with guides, adapting the route to the difficulty. This suggests the climb can be tackled at your own pace.
17.5 km • 1236 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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