Col de l'akfadou is a climb of 20.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). Col de l'akfadou tops out at 1,399 m above sea level. It is located in Takrietz, Béjaïa, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 6.4% with a maximum of 14.9%. The climb has 1334 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 20.7 km HC climb is genuinely hard because of its uneven profile. The first half is very tough, with eight consecutive kilometres between 8% and 10%, a proper wall. There's a notable respite between km 8 and 11 (gradients of 0% to 5%), before the road kicks back up. The finish is more forgiving, but the overall length makes it a complete test.
Pacing tips:
1. Starting out: Don't get carried away by the first kilometres at 6-9%. Settle into a steady rhythm so you hit the crucial 8-10% section (km 2 to 8) without already being in the red.
2. Make the most of the flat: The almost flat stretch between km 9 and 10 is a gift. Use it to recover actively (spin easy, drink, eat) before the road tilts up again.
3. Save something for the end: The last kilometres (after km 16) are uneven (8%, then 2%, then 6%). Avoid a sudden surge after km 18 and keep some matches in the tank for the slightly steeper finish.
20.7 km • 1334 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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