Seddouk is a climb of 5.4 kilometers (category 3). Seddouk tops out at 330 m above sea level. It is located in Takrietz, Béjaïa, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 4.4% with a maximum of 8.9%. The climb has 236 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 3 climb (5.4 km at 4%) is a moderate one. The challenge is in how it's graded: the first kilometre is very gentle (1-3%), but then the gradient ramps up and holds between 4% and 5% for most of the climb. The hardest stretch comes between 4.0 and 4.5 km, where it hits 7% just before the finish.
Tips for pacing the climb:
1. Start easy: Use that gentle first kilometre (1-3%) to settle in without going into the red.
2. Find a steady rhythm: Hold a consistent effort between 4% and 5% through the middle section, which is where most of the climb is.
3. Save something for the end: Get ready for the 7% ramp around 4.0-4.5 km and keep a bit in the tank so you don't blow up on the hardest section.
5.4 km • 236 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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