Cerro el Sumuto is a climb of 5.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 1,085 m above sea level. It is located in El Tizate, La Paz, Honduras. The average gradient is 8.5% with a maximum of 19.1%. The climb has 449 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 5.3 km with 449 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 8.5%, the Cerro el Sumuto is a demanding HC climb. The hard part is concentrated at the start, with 13% on KM 0.0-0.5 and 15% on KM 0.5-1.0, then another 15% section on KM 2.5-3.0. The descent on KM 1.5-2.0 breaks up the rhythm, and the final part, which is more rolling (2% on KM 4.0-4.5, 1% on KM 5.0-5.3), gives you a breather you shouldn't underestimate.
Pacing advice:
1. Don't go out too hard On KM 0.0-1.0, where the gradient hits 13 to 15%, look for a steady rhythm, because going out too fast will cost you dearly before KM 2.5.
2. Recover on the descent Use the KM 1.5-2.0 descent (-6%) to spin your legs, sit up and drink, but keep your focus so you're ready for the ramp back up at 9% on KM 2.0-2.5.
3. Save something for the finish After the 15% section on KM 2.5-3.0, save some energy for KM 4.5-5.0 at 6%, then dig into your last reserves on KM 5.0-5.3.
5.3 km • 449 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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