Chacona de Arriba is a climb of 5.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). Chacona de Arriba tops out at 838 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, n/a, España. The average gradient is 15.2% with a maximum of 20.3%. The climb has 799 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb is brutally steep, with an average gradient of 15.2% over 5.3 km. The real difficulty is how uneven it is: after a first kilometre that's already tough (12-18%), a slightly more "breathable" stretch at km 3.0-3.5 (8%) comes before the hardest part, a 21% wall over 500m around the 3.5 km mark. The vertical gain stays above 150m/km over many sections.
Pacing tips:
1. Pace yourself, no question. Don't go too hard on the 8% section, and save something in the tank for the 21% wall that follows.
2. Plan your gear changes ahead. The gradient changes often, so be ready to shift into an easier gear before the sudden transitions.
3. Manage the distance in your head. Although it's short (5.3 km), the high average gradient makes every kilometre feel very long. Break the climb down and attack one section at a time.
5.3 km • 799 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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