El Palmar is a climb of 34.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). El Palmar tops out at 2,817 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Nariño, Colombia. The average gradient is 5.7% with a maximum of 15.4%. The climb has 1969 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This HC climb is genuinely hard because of its length (34.3 km) and its total elevation gain (1969m). The average gradient of 5.7% is sustained, but the real difficulty lies in the uneven profile: several stretches at 7-9% (km 2-3, 5-6, 8-10, 20-23) alternate with flat sections (km 3-4, 11-16) and a slight descent, which constantly breaks your rhythm.
Pacing tips:
1. Hold a steady rhythm by targeting a power or heart rate that matches the average gradient (5.7%), without going over the top on the steep parts.
2. Make the most of the flat or downhill sections (like between km 11 and 16) to recover actively by easing off slightly while keeping a good cadence.
3. Anticipate the gradient changes, especially the 9% section at km 3 after a moderate start, so you don't burn through your energy too early in the climb.
34.3 km • 1969 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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