Pico Isabel de Torres is a climb of 5.9 kilometers (hors catégorie). Pico Isabel de Torres tops out at 773 m above sea level. It is located in Puerto Plata, Puerto Plata, República Dominicana. The average gradient is 12.6% with a maximum of 22.3%. The climb has 747 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 5.9 km climb is extremely demanding, with an average gradient of 13%. The difficulty is uneven: after a moderate start, the gradient gets brutal from the 2nd km and peaks on a nasty section between 4.5 and 5.5 km, where it goes above 20% for almost a kilometer. The final stretch (5.5-5.9 km) at 5% offers a bit of respite.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pacing: Save something for the last two kilometers, the steepest ones (21-22%). Start conservatively to keep your legs for later.
2. Gearing: Fit a gear setup suited to very steep pitches (15-22%). A small chainring (e.g. 34 teeth) and a cassette with a 28-32 tooth cog are essential.
3. Focus on the key sections: Hold a steady effort on the 15-16% stretches (KM 2.0-3.0 and 3.5-4.0) so you reach the decisive part (KM 4.5-5.5) without being already cooked.
5.9 km • 747 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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