Paso Cibao is a climb of 33.4 kilometers (hors catégorie). Paso Cibao tops out at 1,899 m above sea level. It is located in Commune Marigot, Département du Sud-Est, Ayiti. The average gradient is 6.0% with a maximum of 17.4%. The climb has 2000 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown:
At 33.4 km, this climb is a real beast, hors catégorie for sure. The challenge is in its length and in the demanding way the gradient is spread out. The first 13 km ramp up progressively, but the nastiest stretch is between km 10 and 23, with a string of gradients between 8% and 12%, including one km at 12%. A short flat section around KM 30 gives you a brief breather before the final climb.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pacing: Start very easy over the first few km (1-3%) to save your legs. Plan to ramp up from KM 6 and settle into a steady, sustainable rhythm for the critical section (KM 10-23).
2. Saving energy: Use the flat between KM 24-30 (gradients of 2 to 5%) to recover by spinning an easy gear without forcing, so you reach the last km with something left in the tank.
3. Mental focus: Break the climb into chunks. Focus on getting through each tough sequence (e.g. the 4 km at 8-11% between KM 19-23) rather than on the total distance.
33.4 km • 2000 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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