Las Arenillas is a climb of 8.3 kilometers (category 1). Las Arenillas tops out at 545 m above sea level. It is located in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, n/a, España. The average gradient is 5.7% with a maximum of 18.9%. The climb has 473 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 8.3 km climb is genuinely hard, with an average gradient of 5.7%. The main difficulty is its irregularity, especially at km 5.0-5.5, where it kicks up to a brutal 12%. The stretches between 1.0-3.0 km and 6.0-7.0 km, with sustained gradients of 6-7%, add to the cumulative effort, which is why this col is rightly rated Cat 1.
How to manage the effort:
1. Pace yourself on the first part: The first 4 km are fairly steady (3-7%). Don't go out too hard, so you save your legs for the sharp end of the climb.
2. Prepare for the crucial kilometre: Tackle the 12% section (KM 5.0-5.5) in an easy gear with a steady cadence. This is the key to not blowing up.
3. Hold it together to the top: The gradient eases back up over the last 300 metres (7%). Save something in the tank so you can finish strong without redlining.
8.3 km • 473 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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