Serra dos Tamoios is a climb of 13.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). Serra dos Tamoios tops out at 740 m above sea level. It is located in Caraguatatuba, São Paulo, Brasil. The average gradient is 6.1% with a maximum of 16.2%. The climb has 842 meters of elevation gain.
Climb analysis: This hors catégorie climb is a serious test, with a tough average gradient of 6.1% over 13.7 km. The difficulty is amplified by two key sections: a kilometre at 9% between km 5 and 6, followed by a deceptive respite at 2% (km 6-7), then a sustained stretch at 7% (km 9-10). The finale is relatively easy (4% then 1%), but the overall length makes this a big effort.
Pacing advice:
1. Settle into a rhythm from the start: The first kilometres (5-7%) are fairly steady. Don't go out too hard, so you still have something left in the tank before the 9% section.
2. Prepare for the hard kilometre: Tackle km 5.0-6.0 (9%) by easing off your pace a little if you can. The 2% respite that follows is ideal for recovering, without fully letting off the pressure.
3. Save something for the end: Even though the gradient eases after km 12, the length of the climb demands disciplined energy management over its entire duration.
13.7 km • 842 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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