La montée de bordj zemoura is a climb of 7.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). La montée de bordj zemoura tops out at 1,306 m above sea level. It is located in Tassamert ⵜⴰⵙⴰⵎⵎⴰⵔⵜ تاسمرت, Bordj Bou Arreridj, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 8.5% with a maximum of 13.9%. The climb has 656 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 7.7 km, this climb rightly earns its HC rating. The average gradient of 8.5% is steep, but the way the gradient is distributed is what makes it so demanding. It builds progressively, with sections often above 10% in the second half (KM 4.0 to 7.0), where the legs start to feel the fatigue.
Pacing tips:
1. Start controlled: The first kilometres (5-8%) are relatively gentle. Use them to settle into a steady rhythm without blowing up early.
2. Managing the middle: Be ready for the tough stretch from 4.0 to 7.0 km (gradients of 9 to 11%). Save some energy so you can hold a steady cadence through these crucial sections.
3. Mental finish: The last segment (7.5-7.7 km at 6%) offers a bit of respite. If you have anything left, use it to attack before the line.
7.7 km • 656 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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