Makowska is a climb of 2.9 kilometers (category 2). Makowska tops out at 585 m above sea level. It is located in gmina Maków Podhalański, województwo małopolskie, Polska. The average gradient is 7.3% with a maximum of 13.2%. The climb has 208 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 2.9 km climb has an uneven profile. The first three kilometres are the hard part, with gradients between 8% and 11%, packing most of the 198m of elevation gain. The final stretch (KM 2.0-2.9) is almost flat (1%), giving you a welcome breather before the finish.
How to manage the effort:
1. Start easy: The first kilometre (8-9%) is your warm-up. Don't go over the limit on the 11% ramps that follow.
2. Pace yourself through the middle section: Hold a steady rhythm between KM 1.0 and 2.0, where the gradient is at its steepest (11%). This is the key part of the climb.
3. Make the most of the flat finish: Use the last flat kilometre to recover, then ramp up the pace gradually toward the line.
2.9 km • 208 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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