Paso Paposo East is a climb of 34.4 kilometers (hors catégorie). Paso Paposo East tops out at 2,359 m above sea level. It is located in Paposo, Región de Antofagasta, Chile. The average gradient is 7.0% with a maximum of 13.4%. The climb has 2400 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 34.4 km climb is a pure endurance test. The average gradient of 7% is sustained, but the real challenge is the length and the profile. The first 20 km are relentlessly steep, often between 8% and 10%, which is seriously demanding. Things ease off slightly between KM 21 and KM 27 (5-6% gradients), giving you some relative respite before a brutal finish: KM 29 to 31 ramp up to 9% and 11%, so you'll need to save something in the tank for the final effort.
Pacing advice:
1. Pacing: Start at a moderate, controlled pace. Resist the urge to push hard in those first very steep kilometres (up to 10%). The goal is to save your legs for the middle section and the final wall.
2. Make the most of the breather: The stretch between KM 21 and KM 27 (5-6% gradients) is your chance to recover. Keep a steady effort without redlining to bring your heart rate down and conserve energy.
3. Prepare for the finish: Keep some mental and physical reserves for the last kilometres. KM 30 at 11% is the steepest section of the climb. Tackle it by focusing on a smooth pedal stroke, and recover on the short flat at KM 31.
34.4 km • 2400 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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