Mont tessala (l'hotel) is a climb of 6.6 kilometers (category 1). Mont tessala (l'hotel) tops out at 998 m above sea level. It is located in Tessala ⵜⴻⵙⵙⴰⵍⴰ تسالة, Sidi Bel Abbès, Algérie ⵍⵣⵣⴰⵢⴻⵔ الجزائر. The average gradient is 7.1% with a maximum of 14.7%. The climb has 463 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: The climb of Aïn Thrid is a sustained Category 1 ascent. The 7.1% average gradient over 6.6 km is demanding, but the real difficulty lies in its irregularity. The hardest kilometre comes between 2.5 and 3.5 km, with a steep section at 11% followed by 10%, which is the crux of the climb.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pace yourself before the steep section: The first kilometres (0-2.5 km) are relatively moderate (3-7%). Use this section to settle into a steady rhythm without going too deep, so you reach the hardest part with something left in the tank.
2. Prepare for the 11% ramp: The gradient peaks at 11% between 2.5 and 3.0 km. Anticipate the gear change so you don't get hit with a sudden overload, and keep a smooth cadence to get through this tough stretch.
3. Stay focused after 4.0 km: The gradient eases to 6% for about a kilometre after the toughest part. Resist the urge to attack and use this respite to recover before the final kilometres at 7%, which demand a steady effort all the way to the summit.
6.6 km • 463 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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