Alto Sacupai is a climb of 10.7 kilometers (category 2). Alto Sacupai tops out at 398 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Cordillera, Paraguay / Paraguái. The average gradient is 2.8% with a maximum of 9.9%. The climb has 300 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Category 2 climb has a tricky profile. The main difficulty is concentrated between km 2 and km 6, with a sustained stretch of 6%, 6%, 4% and 5% gradients. The end of the climb is deceptive: there are two kilometres of descent (-1%, -2%) before a final 700m ramp at 2%.
Pacing tips:
1. Pacing: Don't let the easy start fool you. Save your legs for the central section, which is the toughest. Keep a steady cadence on the 5-6% stretches.
2. Active recovery: Use the two kilometres of descent (KM 8-10) to spin your legs gently without stopping, so you hit the final climb with fresh legs.
3. Finish: The final ramp is only 2%, so ease back into the effort progressively after the descent and finish strong.
10.7 km • 300 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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