Aldea La Soledad is a climb of 33.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). Aldea La Soledad tops out at 2,360 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Escuintla, Guatemala. The average gradient is 6.2% with a maximum of 18.4%. The climb has 2055 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: A beyond category (HC) climb of very long duration (33.3 km). The difficulty lies in its uneven profile and its brutal finale. The 6.2% average gradient is deceptive: after a moderate opening section, the gradient goes over 7% on many segments, with three savage ramps above 10% in the last 5 km (12%, 11% and 14% for the finale). There's a very short respite at km 15 (-1%), but it's an isolated one.
Pacing and effort management tips:
1. Pacing: Ease into it over the first 10 km (gradients of 2-5%) to save your legs. The climb really starts to bite after KM 11.
2. Save something for the end: Keep some energy in the tank for the last 7 km, which have the steepest gradients (from 6% to 14%). This is where the climb is decided.
3. Fueling/Hydration: The length (roughly 1h30 to 2h in the saddle) demands a disciplined plan. Drink and eat regularly from the start.
33.3 km • 2055 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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