Alto de Taucho is a climb of 6.3 kilometers (category 1). Alto de Taucho tops out at 905 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, n/a, España. The average gradient is 9.4% with a maximum of 11.5%. The climb has 591 meters of elevation gain.
Climb difficulty:
This 6.3 km climb is a tough Category 1. The average gradient of 9.4% is steep, but the real difficulty is how consistently it stays in double digits from the 2nd kilometer onward. More than 70% of the route is above 10%, with a particularly brutal 11% section between km 2.5 and km 4.5. There's no real respite, so you need to pace yourself carefully.
Pacing tips:
1. Start easy: The first kilometers (7-9%) are a bit less steep. Use this section to settle into your rhythm without blowing your heart rate through the roof.
2. Find a steady rhythm: From KM 2.0, find a cadence and a gear that let you hold a steady power output on the long 10-11% ramps.
3. Manage the finale mentally: The last section (KM 6.0-6.3) at 11% is very short. Plan for it so you save something in the tank and get over the top without getting dropped.
6.3 km • 591 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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