Roque del Faro is a climb of 9.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Roque del Faro tops out at 1,008 m above sea level. It is located in Garafía, n/a, España. The average gradient is 6.9% with a maximum of 16.9%. The climb has 635 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This hors catégorie climb hits you hard right from the start, with the first 1.5 km averaging a gradient of 14.3% (19%, 14%, 10%). That brutal opening section is followed by a more uneven middle part (gradients between 2% and 9%), which offers some relative breathing room. The finish, although less steep, comes after a long distance, which makes the climb a grind overall.
Pacing tips:
1. Don't go out in a big gear: Expect the vicious 19% ramps of the first 500m and ease into it, so you don't blow up your heart rate straight away.
2. Make the most of the easier sections: Km 2.0-2.5 (3%) and km 4.5-5.0 (2%) are crucial chances to recover and bring your heart rate down.
3. Hold a steady rhythm after the 5th km: The gradient settles around 7-9%, so keep your power smooth and even, without surges, to save your legs for the top.
9.2 km • 635 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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