Montaña de Tames is a climb of 12.9 kilometers (hors catégorie). Montaña de Tames tops out at 1,089 m above sea level. It is located in Arico, n/a, España. The average gradient is 8.3% with a maximum of 15.8%. The climb has 1072 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This climb gets progressively harder, with a moderate first half (gradients of 4 to 6%) followed by a much more demanding second half. The last 6 km stay consistently above 10%, peaking at 13% between km 11 and 12. The average gradient of 8.3% over almost 13 km confirms its Hors Catégorie rating.
Pacing advice:
1. Managing your rhythm: Start easy on the first, less steep kilometres to save your legs for the hard part from km 5 onward.
2. Prepare for the critical sections: The 11%, 12% and 13% stretches between km 9 and 12 are where the climb is decided. Keep a smooth, steady cadence and stay in the saddle to spare your legs.
3. Mental effort: Break the climb into two distinct parts in your head so you can tackle the final section with full focus.
12.9 km • 1072 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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