Alto de Santa Isabel Ishuatán is a climb of 8.4 kilometers (category 1). Alto de Santa Isabel Ishuatán tops out at 664 m above sea level. It is located in Sonsonate Este, Sonsonate, El Salvador. The average gradient is 6.8% with a maximum of 12.9%. The climb has 568 meters of elevation gain.
Climb difficulty: This 1st category climb is a sustained effort because of its length (8.4 km) and its high average gradient (6.8%). The difficulty lies mainly in the succession of tough sections, with six stretches at 8-9% in the first 4 km, followed by a short breather at KM 4.0-4.5 (3%). The final part stays hard (5-8%), so you need to manage your effort carefully.
Pacing tips:
1. Start controlled: Resist the urge to go too hard in the first kilometres at 9%. Dial in your effort to avoid blowing up early.
2. Make the most of the breather: The 3% section around the 4th kilometre is key. Use it to recover by keeping a light pace without stopping pedalling.
3. Managing the final part: Plan ahead for the last kilometres (5-8%). Keep an easy gear and a smooth, steady cadence so you don't crack on the final ramps.
8.4 km • 568 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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