Alto da Sierra da Piedade is a climb of 14.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Alto da Sierra da Piedade tops out at 1,690 m above sea level. It is located in Roças Novas, Minas Gerais, Brasil. The average gradient is 5.8% with a maximum of 16.8%. The climb has 855 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This climb has an uneven profile, starting with a relatively easy first section (KM 0-5 at an average of ~3%) followed by a series of 7% sections. The real difficulty comes in the last two kilometers, with an 11% gradient over 600m at the finish. It's a tough col despite a moderate average gradient of 5.8%.
Pacing advice:
1. Managing your pace early on: Use the first 5 kilometers (gradient ≤4%) to settle into a steady rhythm without burning your legs too early.
2. Preparing for the hard sections: The 7% stretches (KM 5-6, 6-7, 9-10, 11-12) and especially the 11% at the end require you to hold something back. Ease off slightly after each steep section.
3. Saving something for the finale: Hit KM 12 with fresh legs, since the last kilometer and a half (11%) is the most demanding part of the climb.
14.6 km • 855 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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