Gracen is a climb of 12.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). Gracen tops out at 768 m above sea level. It is located in Shijon, Shqipëria Qendrore, Shqipëria. The average gradient is 5.8% with a maximum of 12.1%. The climb has 726 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 12.5 km hors catégorie climb is a sustained but steady effort. The 5.8% average gradient is pretty standard for a climb like this, but the lack of any real respite (only 1 km at 3% after 10 km of effort) and the 8% finish make it a demanding col that calls for a disciplined pacing strategy.
Pacing tips:
1. Steady rhythm: Gradients between 4% and 7% over most of the route let you settle into a constant rhythm. Avoid surges, especially in the first kilometres where the road is rolling.
2. Save something for the finish: Keep some energy in reserve for the last 500 metres at 8%, which are noticeably steeper than the rest of the climb.
3. Mental approach: The difficulty is spread evenly across the climb. Break it down into 2-3 km chunks so the total length doesn't get in your head.
12.5 km • 726 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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