Alto Cavilolen is a climb of 12.9 kilometers (hors catégorie). Alto Cavilolen tops out at 736 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Región de Coquimbo, Chile. The average gradient is 4.8% with a maximum of 14.4%. The climb has 624 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 12.9 km climb has a tactical profile. The first half (0-6 km) is very gentle (1% to 4% gradient), so it's the place to settle into a good rhythm. The real difficulty starts at the 7th km, with a demanding stretch of 8%, 9% and 8% over 3 km. The finish stays steep (6-7%) before a slightly easier final section.
Pacing tips:
1. Managing your pace on the easy section: Don't get carried away by the first few kilometres, which are barely uphill. Use them to warm up your legs and find a steady cadence without wasting energy.
2. Preparing for the wall (km 7-9): Tackle the steepest part (8-9%) in easy gears with a smooth, consistent cadence. That's the key to getting over this section without blowing up.
3. Staying focused in the final stretch: Even though the gradient eases slightly after km 10, the 6-7% sections demand sustained effort right up to the last kilometre.
12.9 km • 624 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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