Alto de Soledad is a climb of 3.2 kilometers (category 1). Alto de Soledad tops out at 2,318 m above sea level. It is located in Soledad Atzompa, Veracruz, México. The average gradient is 7.2% with a maximum of 19.3%. The climb has 234 meters of elevation gain.
Climb analysis: At 3.2 km, 234 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 7.2%, the Alto de Soledad is a demanding Category 1 climb. The opening section, between km 0.0 and km 1.5 with gradients of 3 to 4%, gives you a chance to find your rhythm, but the real crux comes between km 2.0 and km 3.0, where the gradient hits 12% for a full kilometer. That sustained ramp, followed by a 7% stretch to the summit, makes the effort very hard for anyone who hasn't paced themselves.
Tips for the climb:
1. Pace yourself from the start. On the false-flat opening from km 0.0 to km 1.5, ride at a steady, economical pace to save energy for the steepest part.
2. Shift to an easy gear for km 2.0-3.0. Facing the 12%, spin a high cadence, around 70 to 80 rpm, to spare your legs and keep your breathing under control.
3. Empty the tank over the last few hundred meters. On the final stretch from km 3.0 to km 3.2, at 7%, it's time to gradually push harder and stand up on the pedals if your legs allow it.
3.2 km • 234 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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