Aswel is a climb of 24.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). Aswel tops out at 1,861 m above sea level. It is located in Tawrirt Tazeggwart, Bouira, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 6.5% with a maximum of 15.9%. The climb has 1614 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This hors catégorie climb of 24.7 km has a three-act profile. The start (km 0-5) is fairly gentle (2-3%), serving as a warm-up. Difficulty ramps up significantly from km 5, with a long stretch of gradients between 7% and 11%, peaking around km 11-12 (11%). A short descending flat at km 17 (-1%) offers a brief breather before a demanding finale, especially the last segment (km 24-24.7) at 10%.
Pacing advice:
1. Managing your pace on the first part: Resist the temptation to go too hard during the first few kilometers on the low gradient. Use this phase to settle into a steady breathing and heart rate.
2. Anticipating the tough sections: The 9-11% sections (km 5-16 and 21-end) demand serious muscular effort. Keep a steady cadence and drop to an easier gear if needed to avoid blowing up your legs.
3. Making the most of the breather: The slight flat at km 17 is a key opportunity to recover actively (shake out your arms, drink, catch your breath) before tackling the final climbing section.
24.7 km • 1614 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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