Nurenmerenmong Pass is a climb of 8.0 kilometers (hors catégorie). Nurenmerenmong Pass tops out at 1,168 m above sea level. It is located in Snowy Valleys Council, New South Wales, Australia. The average gradient is 8.2% with a maximum of 14.4%. The climb has 651 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 8 km HC climb averages a punishing 8%. What makes it hard is the uneven profile: four sections at 10-11% (KM 0-0.5, 1.5-2.0, 3.0-3.5, 4.0-4.5) break your rhythm, especially the steepest one in the middle (KM 4.0-4.5 at 11%). The last half-kilometre is flat, giving you a breather before the finish.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Handling the changes in gradient: Know where the four sections above 10% are coming. Ease off your pace a bit before each one so you get into them without blowing up.
2. Holding a steady rhythm: On the long stretches at 7-8%, find a gear that lets you keep a consistent cadence. Avoid surges and stomping on the pedals, so you save your energy.
3. Saving something for the finish: The final 500m is dead flat, so you can ease the pressure off and sprint for the line if you've got anything left in the tank.
8.0 km • 651 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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