Col sidi aissa is a climb of 9.9 kilometers (category 1). Col sidi aissa tops out at 879 m above sea level. It is located in Talbent, Tizi Ouzou, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 5.4% with a maximum of 10.6%. The climb has 542 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown:
The Ighil Mohand climb has an uneven profile that makes it tough to judge. The first half (0-5 km) is very demanding, with gradients holding steadily between 6% and 9%. There's a notable breather between km 5.5 and 7.0, where it's almost flat before a slight kick up. The difficulty returns near the end (km 8.5-9.9) with gradients of 6% and 7%, so you'll need to have something left for the final.
Pacing tips:
1. Start controlled: Resist the urge to go too hard in the first 5 km, which are very steep. Settle into a steady, controlled rhythm to save your legs for later.
2. Make the most of the breather: The flat section around 6-7 km is your chance to recover. Ease off a little while keeping a smooth cadence in a manageable gear so you don't lose speed.
3. Save some matches for the end: Be ready for the gradient to ramp up again after km 8.5. Manage your effort through the middle section so you have the legs to tackle the tough final.
9.9 km • 542 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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