Mirador is a climb of 11.2 kilometers (hors catégorie). Mirador tops out at 898 m above sea level. It is located in Itati, Rio Grande do Sul, Brasil. The average gradient is 7.5% with a maximum of 14.5%. The climb has 835 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 11.2 km HC climb is genuinely hard, with a sustained average gradient of 7.5%. Its main feature is a very tough section between the 6th and 7th kilometres, where the gradient hits 11%. The next kilometre (7-8) gives you a welcome breather at just 2%, before the road gradually ramps back up to the finish.
How to manage the effort:
1. Pacing before KM6: Hold a steady power output over the first few kilometres (5-7%) so you hit the 11% wall with something left in the tank.
2. Making the most of the KM7 breather: Use the 2% section to recover actively (spin your legs gently) without stopping, so you're ready for the finale.
3. Looking ahead to the finish: After KM8, the gradients stay between 7% and 8%. Keep a steady rhythm so you don't blow up over the last two kilometres.
11.2 km • 835 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain