Shangrang La is a climb of 12.8 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 5,764 m above sea level. It is located in Zanda, 西藏自治区 བོད་རང་སྐྱོང་ལྗོངས།, 中国. The average gradient is 5.0% with a maximum of 13.8%. The climb has 639 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 12.8 km for 639 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 5%, the climb to Shangrang La from Mozha is a demanding Category 1 pass, mainly because of its length. The profile is very even, with between 22 and 73 m climbed every kilometer and no sudden steep ramps. The hardest sections are between 6 and 7 km at 7%, then between 1 and 2 km, 4 and 5 km, and 8 and 9 km at 6%. The only real breather is the 7 to 8 km stretch at 2%, which gives you a chance to recover mid-climb.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Find a steady rhythm from the start. In the first few kilometers at 5%, stay smooth and consistent instead of chasing the accelerations of the other climbers.
2. Recover between 7 and 8 km. The 2% section is the ideal time to drink, eat and get your breathing back under control before the second half of the climb.
3. Prepare for the 6 to 7 km section. At 7%, this is the toughest part: keep some reserves, choose a gear that suits the gradient and focus on a smooth, fluid cadence.
12.8 km • 639 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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