Baguio is a climb of 8.5 kilometers (hors catégorie). Baguio tops out at 1,471 m above sea level. It is located in Camp 4, Benguet, Philippines. The average gradient is 8.1% with a maximum of 13.9%. The climb has 690 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This hors catégorie climb covers 8.5 km and is demanding because of its high average gradient (8.1%) and its substantial elevation gain (690 m). The real challenge lies in the uneven profile: several sections at 11% (KM 3.5-4.0, 6.5-7.0, 7.5-8.0) and a short descent at KM 5.0-5.5 that breaks your rhythm and makes managing your effort tricky.
Pacing tips:
1. Handling the variations: Expect the three 11% ramps and ease off a bit on the gentler 6-7% sections leading into them to save some energy for later.
2. Making the most of the breather: Use the short downhill around 5.5 km to recover actively (spin easy) without losing all your momentum.
3. Steady rhythm: Avoid surges. Find a gear that lets you hold a steady cadence, especially over the final kilometer at 5% after a series of steep pitches.
8.5 km • 690 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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