Mirador del Sol is a climb of 6.9 kilometers (category 1). Mirador del Sol tops out at 1,428 m above sea level. It is located in Municipio de Merlo, San Luis, Argentina. The average gradient is 7.4% with a maximum of 18.6%. The climb has 511 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb has a demanding profile with progressive difficulty. The first half (0-3.5 km) alternates between moderate gradients (5-8%), serving as a warm-up. The real difficulty is concentrated between km 4.0 and 6.0, with a brutal sequence of 11%, 10%, 9% and a 13% kicker over 500m, which is the heart of the effort. The finish is more manageable, with a 1% gradient before a short ramp at 5%.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing your pace through the middle section: Don't go out too hard in the early kilometres, save your legs for the critical section (km 4-6). Be ready for the 13% pitch by adjusting your rhythm as early as km 4.
2. Using the breather near the top: The 1% kilometre (km 6-6.5) is a crucial chance to recover. Take advantage of it to refuel and ease off briefly before the final push.
3. Choosing the right gearing: The string of gradients above 9% calls for a gear ratio low enough to keep a efficient cadence without blowing up too early.
6.9 km • 511 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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