Migönpa la is a climb of 4.3 kilometers (category 3). The climb finishes at 4,793 m above sea level. It is located in Shigatsé, 西藏自治区 བོད་རང་སྐྱོང་ལྗོངས།, 中国. The average gradient is 4.9% with a maximum of 12.2%. The climb has 208 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 4.3 km with an average gradient of 4.9%, the Migönpa from Kuyu is a Category 3 climb. It's moderately hard but still a real test. Most of the climbing comes on steady 4–5% sections between KM 0.0-0.5 and KM 3.0-3.5, which work your legs without any real respite. The KM 3.5-4.0 section, at 7%, is the steepest part, followed by a final 2% stretch between KM 4.0-4.3. The 208 m of elevation gain is manageable, as long as you pace yourself well from the bottom.
Pacing tips:
1. Hold a steady rhythm from the start On the KM 0.0-0.5 section at 5%, don't go out too hard. The gradient is already tough, and you'll need to keep something in the tank all the way to the summit.
2. Prepare for the steepest ramp On the KM 3.5-4.0 section at 7%, shift into an easier gear, stay seated, and keep a smooth cadence to save your legs.
3. Use the false flat at the top to recover On the KM 4.0-4.3 section at 2%, ease off the pressure a little, catch your breath, and then push again to finish strong.
4.3 km • 208 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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