Vrchvarta is a climb of 6.5 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 818 m above sea level. It is located in Lúčky, Žilinský kraj, Slovensko. The average gradient is 3.7% with a maximum of 10.2%. The climb has 240 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This category 3 climb is moderate but steady: 6.5 km for 240 m of elevation gain at an average gradient of 3.7%. The toughest section is right at the start, with 7% over the first 500 metres (KM 0.0-0.5), followed by an almost rolling stretch between KM 0.5 and KM 2.0 where the gradient eases to 1-2%. The second half then climbs between 3% and 5% (KM 2.0-4.5), before a 6% finish over the last kilometre (KM 5.5-6.5).
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pace the start Don't get carried away in the first 500 metres at 7% (KM 0.0-0.5). Start with a controlled cadence so you reach the rolling section with your head clear.
2. Recover between KM 0.5 and KM 2.0 The 1-2% gradients are your chance to get your breathing back, settle into a steady rhythm and save some energy for what's coming.
3. Manage the 6% finish In the final kilometres (KM 5.5-6.5), stay in a gear you can handle with a smooth, light cadence, and save your last reserves for the final 500 metres.
6.5 km • 240 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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