Quetzaltenango is a climb of 41.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). Quetzaltenango tops out at 2,458 m above sea level. It is located in Santa Cruz Muluá, Retalhuleu, Guatemala. The average gradient is 5.5% with a maximum of 20.2%. The climb has 2279 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 41.3 km averaging 5.5%, this HC climb is a test of endurance. The difficulty lies in its length and its uneven profile: a relatively gentle opening (first 12 km at around 3%), followed by a very demanding central section (km 13 to 26, with frequent gradients of 7-9%), then a deceptive respite (km 26 to 29) before a tough finale (final km at 8-9%).
Pacing advice:
1. Pace yourself: Resist the urge to push hard in the first 12 km, which are relatively flat. Save your legs for the steeper central section.
2. Plan your recovery: Km 26 to 29 (gradient 0-1%) are a crucial chance to recover and refuel before the last difficult part.
3. Save something for the finish: The last 3 km (excluding the flat final stretch) have gradients of 8-9%. Keep some power in reserve so you don't blow up on that final wall.
41.3 km • 2279 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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