Paso Colay is a climb of 24.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Paso Colay tops out at 2,062 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Loja, Ecuador. The average gradient is 5.8% with a maximum of 20.4%. The climb has 1433 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 24.8 km hors catégorie climb is a demanding test of endurance. Its main difficulty lies in its length and the string of steep sections, notably between km 1 and km 10 (gradients of 7 to 9%) and between km 14 and km 16 (7-8%). Km 16-17 (2%) and the two kilometres of descent (19-21) offer brief respite, but the final part (km 24-24.8 at 7%) is especially punishing after a long false flat.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pacing: Start conservatively so you don't blow up in the first, very steep kilometres (7-9%). Use the 5% sections and the two short flat stretches (km 16-17 and km 23) to recover while keeping your legs turning over.
2. Save something for the end: Keep some energy in reserve for the final segment (km 24-24.8), which hits 7% after an almost flat section. Don't empty the tank too early.
3. Mental approach: Break the climb into chunks and focus on the hard sections one at a time, rather than thinking about the total distance from the start.
24.8 km • 1433 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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