Cerro el Sumuto is a climb of 2.6 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 1,085 m above sea level. It is located in Potreritos, La Paz, Honduras. The average gradient is 9.7% with a maximum of 19.8%. The climb has 256 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The Cerro el Sumuto covers 2.6 km for 256 m of elevation gain, with an average gradient of 9.7%, which earns it its Cat 1 classification. The start is already demanding, with 10% over the first 500 metres, then the gradient drops to 2% between km 0.5 and 1.0, giving a more forgiving section. The key stretch lies between km 1.5 and 2.0, where the gradient hits 18% over 497 m. The final section (km 2.5 to 2.6) has a slight downhill gradient of -1%.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Controlling the start: Don't go out too hard on the 10% section from km 0.0 to km 0.5. Settle into a brisk but controlled pace so you still have something left in the tank.
2. Making the most of the easier section: Use the 2% stretch from km 0.5 to km 1.0 to drink, catch your breath and get ready for what's coming.
3. Tackling the wall methodically: Attack the 18% section from km 1.5 to km 2.0 in a suitable gear, with a steady cadence and smooth, even effort, no surges.
2.6 km • 256 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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