Paso El Cobre is a climb of 26.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). Paso El Cobre tops out at 1,725 m above sea level. It is located in Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta, Chile. The average gradient is 6.9% with a maximum of 15.1%. The climb has 1843 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: A demanding HC climb, owing to its length (26.7 km) and its significant elevation gain (1843m). The average gradient of 6.9% is sustained, with a steep opening (9% over the first 3 km) and a significant flat section between km 11 and 14 (a descent and flat stretch) that breaks the rhythm. The difficulty lies in the combination of the total length and the 8-9% sections that punctuate the climb, especially after the flat section.
Pacing advice:
1. Start easy: Resist the urge to go too hard in the first kilometres at 9%. Pace yourself on the average gradient (around 7%) to avoid fading early.
2. Using the flat section wisely: Use the descent and the flat between km 11 and 14 to recover actively (spin easy, drink, eat) without losing all your momentum.
3. Stay steady in the second half: After km 14, the gradient kicks back up to high percentages (6-9%). Hold a steady rhythm and avoid surges to save your legs for the summit.
26.7 km • 1843 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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