Las Arenillas is a climb of 2.7 kilometers (category 3). Las Arenillas tops out at 545 m above sea level. It is located in Santa Brígida, Canarias, España. The average gradient is 5.9% with a maximum of 13.7%. The climb has 161 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: The climb of Las Arenillas from La Atalaya averages 5.9% over 2.7 km for 161 m of elevation gain, which makes it a Cat 3. The effort is very steady: from km 0 to km 2.5, the gradient stays between 6% and 7%, with a steeper section at 7% between km 0.5 and km 1. Only the final stretch, from km 2.5 to km 2.7, offers a slight breather at 3%. It's a sustained, continuous climb that mostly demands consistency.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Find a steady rhythm from the start From km 0, settle into a steady effort you can hold, and don't let the 6% gradient tempt you to go out too hard.
2. Handle the steepest section Between km 0.5 and km 1, where the gradient hits 7%, pick a gear you can spin comfortably and stay seated to keep a smooth cadence.
3. Make the most of the final breather Between km 2.5 and km 2.7, the gradient drops to 3%: this is the perfect moment to gently raise your pace and reach the summit with some energy left in the tank.
2.7 km • 161 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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