Alto de San Cristobal is a climb of 50.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Alto de San Cristobal tops out at 2,441 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Chiapas, México. The average gradient is 4.7% with a maximum of 11.3%. The climb has 2408 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This hors catégorie climb covers 50.8 km and is an endurance test. The average gradient of 4.7% is moderate, but the length and the total elevation gain of 2408m make it a major challenge. The difficulty lies in the uneven profile: numerous stretches between 5% and 7% (KM 7-15, 32-35, 38-45, 49) alternate with short easier or even flat sections (KM 15-17, 22-24, 27-28), which disrupts your rhythm.
Pacing advice:
1. Managing your pace: Use the low-gradient sections (KM 15-17, 0%) to recover actively without stopping, so you tackle the 6-7% sections with your legs still fresh.
2. Adjusting your gearing: Anticipate the frequent gradient changes and adjust your gears to keep a steady cadence, especially between km 38 and 45 where the climb stays steep at 6%.
3. Breaking the climb down mentally: Split the ascent into segments based on similar gradient sequences (e.g. KM 7-15, 32-35) so you can focus your effort on short, achievable goals.
50.8 km • 2408 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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