San Pedro de las Penas is a climb of 9.4 kilometers (hors catégorie). San Pedro de las Penas tops out at 2,851 m above sea level. It is located in Municipio Villa San Lorenzo, Tarija, Bolivia. The average gradient is 8.8% with a maximum of 15.3%. The climb has 820 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 9.4 km HC climb is a serious test, thanks to its high average gradient (8.8%) and five sections at 11%, mostly in the first third. The profile is also very uneven, with frequent gradient changes that constantly break your rhythm. The last kilometre gives you a bit of a breather (5%), but with 820m of total elevation gain, this one is for experienced climbers only.
How to manage the effort:
1. Pacing: Be patient on the first three kilometres, the steepest part (the 11% sections). Spin an easy gear to avoid blowing up your legs right from the bottom.
2. Active recovery: Use the shorter, easier sections (KM 3.0-3.5 at 5%, KM 7.5-8.5 at 4% then 1%) to ease off a little and get your breathing back under control without losing too much time.
3. Stay smooth: Keep a steady cadence on the long, constant-gradient sections (KM 4.0-5.0 at 10-11%, KM 5.0-7.0 around 8%). Smooth pedalling saves energy and avoids surges.
9.4 km • 820 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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