Tizi n'Tichka is a climb of 32.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). Tizi n'Tichka tops out at 2,195 m above sea level. It is located in Zerkten زرقطن, n/a, Maroc ⵍⵎⵖⵔⵉⴱ المغرب. The average gradient is 4.2% with a maximum of 12.1%. The climb has 1381 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: A long climb (32.5 km) but with a moderate average gradient of 4.2%. The difficulty lies in its uneven profile: a very gentle start (first 11 km < 3%), followed by a tougher central section (km 23-26 at 6-8%) before a progressive finish. The considerable elevation gain (1,381 m) demands disciplined pacing.
Pacing tips:
1. Start conservatively: Resist the temptation to go hard over the first 12 km (grade ≤ 3%) so you save your legs for the 5-8% sections.
2. Prepare for the wall: The steepest part comes between km 23 and 26 (6-8% grade). Shift down into an easier gear as you approach (km 20-22) so you hit this section with fresh legs.
3. Fuel early: The sheer length of this climb means you need a nutrition plan from the start. Top up your bottles and eat before km 20 to avoid bonking on the steep ramps.
32.5 km • 1381 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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