Fontanales is a climb of 18.3 kilometers (category 1). Fontanales tops out at 994 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, n/a, España. The average gradient is 5.4% with a maximum of 9.2%. The climb has 991 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Cat 1 climb is a sustained effort, thanks to its length (18.3 km) and its considerable 991m of elevation gain. The 5.4% average gradient is deceptive: the profile is very uneven, with several tough stretches at 6-7%, especially in the first 6 km and on the final section (KM 14-17). The 3-4% sections (KM 6-10) give you brief respite, but they won't let you recover fully.
How to manage your effort:
1. Start controlled: Resist the urge to go too hard in the early kilometres (7%), or you'll pay for it later. Pace yourself for the long haul.
2. Make the most of the easier stretches: KM 6 to 10 (3-4% gradients) are crucial for recovering and bringing your heart rate down before the central section and the harder final.
3. Save something for the finale: Anticipate the return of steeper gradients from KM 14 (6-7%), and avoid blowing up in the last kilometres, which are among the steepest of the climb.
18.3 km • 991 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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