Arabate is a climb of 22.4 kilometers (hors catégorie). Arabate tops out at 2,882 m above sea level. It is located in Municipio Sucre, Chuquisaca, Bolivia. The average gradient is 4.9% with a maximum of 15.7%. The climb has 1108 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: Despite a moderate average gradient of 4.9%, the climb is long (22.4 km) and presents a real challenge in its second half. The first 8 km are relatively gentle (gradient often below 3%), but the difficulty ramps up significantly from KM 8 onward, with a succession of sections at 7%, 8% and 9% over nearly 10 km. The finale remains demanding, with KM 20 at 7%.
Pacing advice:
1. Start easy: Make the most of the first 8 km, which are not very steep, to ride at a steady tempo and save your legs for the hard sections.
2. Prepare for the steep stretches: Kilometres 8 to 18 are the toughest. Manage your pace through this key section to avoid redlining.
3. Keep the power on for the finale: The gradient stays between 4% and 7% over the last 4 km, so stay focused all the way to the summit.
22.4 km • 1108 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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