Alto de Berlín is a climb of 11.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Alto de Berlín tops out at 1,001 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Usulután, El Salvador. The average gradient is 6.3% with a maximum of 13.9%. The climb has 727 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This hors catégorie (HC) climb is genuinely hard, with a tough opening section (KM 2.0 to 5.0 at 7-8%) followed by a bit of respite mid-climb (KM 6.0-7.0 at 5%). The finish is all about tactics, with a last kilometre at very low gradient (2-3%) that suits a late attack.
Pacing tips:
1. Start easy: Resist the urge to go too hard over the first few kilometres (3-6%) so you still have fresh legs for the steepest part (8%).
2. Steady rhythm through the heart of the climb: Find a gear you can hold and keep your power steady between KM 2.0 and 10.0, where the gradient varies from 5% to 8%.
3. Save something for the finish: Use the easier gradient of the final 600m (3%) to lift your cadence and finish strong if you need to sprint.
11.6 km • 727 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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