Alto de Alegría is a climb of 13.3 kilometers (category 1). Alto de Alegría tops out at 1,165 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Usulután, El Salvador. The average gradient is 5.2% with a maximum of 12.3%. The climb has 697 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 1st category climb is a sustained but steady effort. The 5.2% average gradient is fairly standard, but the toughest section comes between km 6 and 8, with gradients of 7% and 6%. The length (13.3 km) and the constant climbing from KM 2 onward (mostly 5-6%) make this a prolonged effort.
Pacing advice:
1. Easy start: Use the first kilometer at 1% to settle into a rhythm without going too hard, and build up your cadence.
2. Steady rhythm: Find a stable pace on the 5% sections (the majority) to save your legs before the steeper stretch between KM 6 and 7.
3. Final push: The last three kilometers are at 6%. Hold your effort without blowing up, and keep an eye on your heart rate or power.
13.3 km • 697 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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