Nathi Chapa Gali is a climb of 24.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). Nathi Chapa Gali tops out at 3,112 m above sea level. It is located in Warsun, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The average gradient is 7.3% with a maximum of 13.6%. The climb has 1761 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 24.3 km, this climb is a true HC monster, mainly because of its 1761m of elevation gain and its sheer length. The difficulty is compounded by a high average gradient (7.3%) and an uneven profile, with brutal spots like the 12% kilometre (KM 13-14) and several sustained sections between 7% and 10% (KM 8-9, 15-16, 18-19). The short descent at KM 5-6 gives you a brief breather but breaks your rhythm.
Pacing advice:
1. Pacing: Start conservatively on the easier first kilometres (1-3%) to save your legs. Watch out for the three main crux points: the 12% ramp around 13km, the steep 8-10% section between 16 and 19km, and the long finish at a steady 5-6% over the last 5km.
2. Energy management: Use the short downhill at KM 5-6 to recover actively (spin easy) without losing time. On the steepest sections (>10%), stand up if you need to so you don't blow up your legs, but sit back down as soon as the gradient allows to keep your efficiency up.
3. Mental breakdown: Split the climb into three thirds: the start up to KM 8 (variable gradients), the central section, which is the hardest (KM 8-19 with the highest percentages), and the more regular final part (KM 19-24.3). Focus on one segment at a time.
24.3 km • 1761 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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