Cerro Phajra Phajra is a climb of 6.6 kilometers (category 2). The climb finishes at 3,917 m above sea level. It is located in Municipio Yocalla, Potosí, Bolivia. The average gradient is 4.6% with a maximum of 16.7%. The climb has 305 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: Over 6.6 km for 305 m of elevation gain, the Cerro Phajra Phajra from San Antonio averages 4.6%, which makes it a demanding and steady climb. Most of the route sits between 3% and 5%, with a few harder sections, such as the 2.5-3.0 km stretch at 6%. The real test comes between km 6.0 and 6.5, where the gradient hits 11% over 56 m of climbing, just when your legs are already well cooked.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pace yourself on the first kilometres. Between 0.0 and 2.0 km, at an average of 4%, settle into a steady rhythm and don't go past your limit.
2. Make the most of the false flat. Between 2.0 and 2.5 km, the gradient drops to 2%: this is the perfect moment to recover, drink, and get your cadence back up.
3. Save something for the finish. Tackle the 6.0-6.5 km section at 11% with a light gear and a high cadence, staying seated to conserve your energy.
6.6 km • 305 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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