Igueni nsihel is a climb of 15.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Igueni nsihel tops out at 802 m above sea level. It is located in Taqarabt, Béjaïa, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 5.3% with a maximum of 13.3%. The climb has 832 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: Beyond-category climb of 15.6 km, punishing for its length and relentless, steady gradient. The challenge lies in a sustained first third at 4-6%, followed by a clear breather at km 10-11 (1%), before a very tough finish with gradients of 6-7% over the last 5 km.
Pacing advice:
1. Pace the start: Don't go overboard in the first 10 km despite the moderate gradients, so you save your legs.
2. Make the most of the breather: Use the 1% section (KM 10-11) to recover actively (easy gear, drinking) before the final push.
3. Save something for the end: The finish is the steepest part. Tackle the last 5 km with controlled power and a steady cadence.
15.6 km • 832 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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