Chinautla is a climb of 4.9 kilometers (category 1). Chinautla tops out at 1,450 m above sea level. It is located in Jocotales, Departamento de Guatemala, Guatemala. The average gradient is 6.1% with a maximum of 20.5%. The climb has 300 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb has a two-part personality. The first two kilometers are very punchy, with three brutal sections (16%, 14%, 8%) accounting for almost 75% of the total elevation gain. After that it's a lot more rolling: a long, nearly flat stretch followed by easy gradients (0-3%). The "two-act" profile is the main challenge.
Pacing tips:
1. Start easy: Don't blow up in the opening metres. Spin up the 16% ramps in a comfortable gear to save your legs.
2. Active recovery: Use the flat kilometer (KM 2.0-2.5) to back off, drink, and get your heart rate back down before the finale.
3. Build back up: The last part, though not steep, means you have to bring the effort back after the break. Gradually raise your cadence and power over the final 500m.
4.9 km • 300 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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