San Juan Sacatepéquez is a climb of 11.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). San Juan Sacatepéquez tops out at 2,107 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Departamento de Guatemala, Guatemala. The average gradient is 5.4% with a maximum of 15%. The climb has 624 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This HC climb is moderately hard over its total distance (5.4% average), but its profile is very irregular. The difficulty lies in the three steep sections (KM 2-3 at 8%, KM 8-9 at 8% and KM 9-10 at 7%), which come after flatter stretches, notably a 1 km flat section at KM 6-7. The effort is therefore demanding in bursts.
Tips for pacing the effort:
1. Managing your pace: Anticipate the three steep ramps (around 2km, 8km and 9km) by easing off in the 3-4% sections leading into them, so you hit these key sections with something in the tank.
2. Making the most of the flat section: The kilometre between 6 and 7 (0% gradient) is a crucial chance to recover, drink and eat without losing speed before the harder final part.
3. Pacing the finish: The last 1.7 km (5-6%) are steady, but they come after a demanding stretch. Hold a constant rhythm and don't try to attack suddenly.
11.7 km • 624 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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