Alto Pujili is a climb of 4.8 kilometers (category 1). Alto Pujili tops out at 3,861 m above sea level. It is located in Pujilí, Cotopaxi, Ecuador. The average gradient is 7.9% with a maximum of 14.6%. The climb has 379 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: Over 4.8 km for 379 m of elevation gain at an average gradient of 7.9%, this Cat 1 climb is steep and relentless, with no real respite. The hardest stretch comes between KM 0.5-1.0, at 11%, followed by a sustained 10% section between KM 1.0-1.5. The second half stays tough with 8% between KM 2.5-3.0 and KM 3.5-4.0, before an easier finish at 5% over KM 4.0-4.5 and KM 4.5-4.8.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom. The 7% opening of KM 0.0-0.5 can tempt you to go out too hard, but you need to keep something in the tank for the 11% ramp at KM 0.5-1.0.
2. Stay seated through the 11% section. On KM 0.5-1.0, choose a gear that's light enough and keep a steady cadence so you don't blow up too early.
3. Push on in the final kilometres. Between KM 4.0-4.5 and KM 4.5-4.8, where the gradient eases to 5%, use the lower grade to gradually increase your speed and keep the pedals turning all the way to the top.
4.8 km • 379 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
Join thousands of cycling fans! Plan your rides, record your performance, track your progress and discover the finest climbs.
Live climb profile to pace your effort all the way to the top.
