Alcerreca is a climb of 4.6 kilometers (category 1). Alcerreca tops out at 3,867 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Región de Arica y Parinacota, Chile. The average gradient is 6.3% with a maximum of 12.9%. The climb has 289 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This Cat 1 climb is genuinely hard, with an average gradient of 6% over 4.6 km. The difficulty lies in the uneven profile: three sections at 8% (KM 1.5-2.5 and 3.0-3.5) are the key stretches, broken up by a noticeable breather at KM 3.5-4.0 (3%), which demands constant adjustment of your effort.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Managing the variations: Plan ahead for the three 8% sections so you hit them with fresh legs. Use the 3% stretch (KM 3.5-4.0) to recover actively before the final 7% ramp.
2. Find a steady rhythm: Base your pace on the 6% average gradient. Don't go too hard on the earlier, less steep kilometres, or you'll be cooked before the toughest sections.
4.6 km • 289 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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