Alto Pujili is a climb of 21.9 kilometers (hors catégorie). Alto Pujili tops out at 3,861 m above sea level. It is located in Once de Noviembre, Cotopaxi, Ecuador. The average gradient is 4.8% with a maximum of 14.9%. The climb has 1058 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 21.9 km climb builds gradually. The first 4 km are fairly gentle (1-3%), acting as a warm-up. The real difficulty starts at km 4 with a series of steep sections (6-7%) that make up most of the elevation gain. The gradient stays mostly between 5% and 7% for two-thirds of the climb, which makes it a long, demanding effort, typical of a beyond-category (HC) climb.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pacing: Use the first 3 km, which are not very steep, to settle into a steady breathing and heart rate without going too hard. The sustained effort really starts at km 4.
2. Anticipate the gradient changes: The percentages change often. Ease off a little on the short 2-3% sections to recover before the steeper 6-7% ramps.
3. Keep a steady cadence: The length of the climb (nearly 22 km) is the main challenge. Choose a gear that lets you hold a consistent pedalling cadence, and avoid mashing too hard on the 7% sections.
21.9 km • 1058 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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