Sani Pass from Gxalingenwa
KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa
20.4km 1336m 6.6%
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Sani Pass from Gxalingenwa
KwaZulu-Natal, south-africa
Sani Pass from Gxalingenwa is one of cycling's great tests — 20.4km of sustained climbing, gaining 1,336m from base to summit. The average gradient of 6.6% disguises ramps of 18.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. 14 hairpins punctuate the ascent, offering brief respite in the corners before the gradient bites again. The summit at 2,874m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in KwaZulu-Natal, South-africa.
- The crux hits between km 16 and km 19 — 14km above 10% averaging 14.7%.
- One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- Summit above 2800m — expect thin air, snow into early summer, and conditions that change fast.
- 14 hairpin bends punctuate the climb, each switchback offering a moment to regroup.
Distance
20.4km
Avg Gradient
6.6%
Max Gradient
18.2%
Elevation Gain
1336m
Summit
2,874m
Wall Rating
7.3
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