Tizi n' Bou Ikhoudene is a climb of 5.8 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 2,542 m above sea level. It is located in Tagleft, Béni Mellal-Khénifra ⴰⵢⵜ ⵎⵍⵍⴰⵍ-ⵅⵏⵉⴼⵕⴰ بني ملال-خنيفرة, Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ المغرب. The average gradient is 7.4% with a maximum of 14.7%. The climb has 434 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 1 climb packs 5.8 km and 434 m of elevation gain for an average gradient of 7.4%, making it a serious ascent. The first two kilometres are relatively rolling (3 to 4%), but the real pain starts between KM 3.0-3.5 and KM 5.0-5.5, where the gradient hits 9 to 13% over more than 2.5 km. The flat section at KM 1.5-2.0 and the finale from KM 5.5-5.8 (6%) offer a few breathers in an otherwise sustained effort.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom Don't get carried away by the moderate gradients of the early kilometres. Keep a steady cadence so you arrive at KM 3.0-3.5 with something left in the tank.
2. Manage the heart of the climb Between KM 3.0-3.5 and KM 5.0-5.5, stay on a light gear, remain seated as much as possible, and keep a smooth, consistent cadence on the 9-13% ramps.
3. Recover on the flat Make the most of the almost flat KM 1.5-2.0 to drink, eat, and get your breathing back under control before the steepest part.
A cyclist who rode the Tizi n' Bou Ikhoudene mainly says one thing: the views are stunning, between Taglefte and Anergui.
His account says nothing about the road surface, the gradient, the traffic or the feed stops. I'd rather not guess those things on his behalf.
To find out what to expect on the rest of the climb, you'll need to read other accounts, or talk to someone who has ridden it.
5.8 km • 434 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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