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Lala ouda from Sidi El Kassadi: what you need to know

Everything about cycling up Lala ouda from Sidi El Kassadi

Lala ouda is a climb of 8.4 kilometers (hors catégorie). Lala ouda tops out at 843 m above sea level. It is located in Sidi El Kassadi, Tipaza, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 9.8% with a maximum of 16.1%. The climb has 821 meters of elevation gain.

Elevation profile

Elevation profile

Climb statistics

Hors catégorie
Difficulty score: 1092 (Very hard)
Altitude
843 m
Distance
8.4 km
Avg. gradient
9.8 %
Max gradient
16.1 %
Elevation gain
821 m
Steepest section: 16.1% (km 4.9)
Tips

Difficulty breakdown: This HC climb is objectively hard, thanks to its high average gradient (9.8%) over a long distance. The main challenge is how uneven the profile is: several stretches at 11-12% (KM 0.5-1.5, 3.5-4.0, 5.0-5.5, 6.0-6.5) alternate with short breathers at 6-7%, so you'll be constantly adjusting your effort.

Effort management tips:

1. Pace yourself from the start: The first three kilometers are brutal (9%, 11%, 12%). Don't go out too hard, and find a gear that lets you hold a steady cadence.

2. Make the most of the easier sections: KM 3.0-3.5 (6%) and KM 4.5-5.0 (7%) are key chances to recover a bit and take on fuel without losing your rhythm.

3. Save something for the end: The final section (KM 7.0-8.4) is tough again (10%, 11%, 9%). Plan for that last push by managing your energy wisely through the middle stretches.

About the climbs to this summit

For the cyclists who have climbed it, Lala Ouda is much more than a simple ascent. Its strategic location in the heart of the city of Chlef, home to many government offices, makes it an urban and unique climb, offering a different experience from the mountain passes in open countryside.

The riders' experience is mixed: on one hand, they describe a beautiful city that wins people over, with scenery that makes the effort worthwhile. On the other, they report a real challenge with damaged roads, a part of the route that demands constant attention.

Despite the challenges, reviews converge on a feeling of satisfaction. The climb up Lala Ouda leaves riders with memories of a place with a strong character, where the beauty of the site and the sense of accomplishment blend with the reality of a demanding road.

Estimated times

8.3 km • 821 m D+

Leisure 2h 35min
3.2 km/h 350 m/h
Regular 1h 40min
5.0 km/h 550 m/h
Trained 1h 10min
7.2 km/h 800 m/h
Climber 50min
10.0 km/h 1100 m/h
Pro 35min
14.3 km/h 1600 m/h

VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain

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