Collada de Araca is a climb of 5.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). Collada de Araca tops out at 868 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, n/a, España. The average gradient is 14.0% with a maximum of 21.8%. The climb has 793 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 5.7 km with an average gradient of 14%, this climb is extremely hard, well beyond what most people would call "steep". The difficulty comes from how unevenly the gradient is spread. After a first kilometre that's manageable (5-7%), the road stays above 12% from the 2nd km onwards, with the crucial ramps at 18%, 20%, 23% and even 25% over the last 200 metres.
Pacing advice:
1. Pacing: Start easy on the first kilometre (5-7% gradients) and save something in the tank. The real grind begins after the 2nd km.
2. Prepare for the key sections: Km 2.5-3.0 (18%), km 3.5-4.0 (20%) and km 4.5-5.0 (23%) are where the climb is decided. Shift down before each of these sections so you can keep a steady cadence.
3. Mental preparation for the finish: Keep something back for the last 700 m, where the road hits 15% and then 25%. This final stretch demands everything you've got, mentally and physically.
5.7 km • 793 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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