Paso Teotitlán is a climb of 27.4 kilometers (hors catégorie). Paso Teotitlán tops out at 2,359 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Oaxaca, México. The average gradient is 8.2% with a maximum of 16.4%. The climb has 2243 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This hors catégorie climb covers 27.4 km and gains 2243 m, which makes it demanding on length and total elevation alone. The average gradient of 8.2% is steep, but the real difficulty lies in the uneven profile: stretches at 8-9% (KM 5-6, 7-8, 22-23) alternate with flat sections (KM 6-7, 12-13, 14-15), and there are even two short descents between KM 18 and 20. This breaks up your rhythm and calls for disciplined pacing.
Pacing tips:
1. Hold a steady rhythm by targeting a power output or heart rate you can sustain over the whole climb. Resist the urge to surge in the 9% sections.
2. Make the most of the easier sections (like KM 6-7 at 3% or KM 18-20 on the gentle downhill) to recover actively, keeping the legs turning without pushing hard.
3. Anticipate the changes in gradient, especially the tough final section (KM 22-24 at 8%) after a flat stretch, so you tackle that last ramp with something left in the tank.
27.4 km • 2243 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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