Los Naranjos is a climb of 20.4 kilometers (hors catégorie). Los Naranjos tops out at 1,441 m above sea level. It is located in Sonsonate, Sonsonate, El Salvador. The average gradient is 5.9% with a maximum of 12.3%. The climb has 1199 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 20.4 km climb builds gradually. The first 5 km (2-4%) serve as a warm-up. The gradient ramps up noticeably from KM 5 (6%) to a demanding peak between KM 14 and 16 (9%), just before the summit. The length combined with these sustained sections makes it a classic Hors Catégorie climb.
Pacing tips:
1. Settle into a rhythm early: Use the first 4 km, where the gradient is easy, to find a steady tempo without going too hard.
2. Save something for the hard part: Keep some in the tank for the steepest section (KM 14-16 at 9%), where you'll need to ride at threshold.
3. Finish strong: The last km (5%) and the final stretch (2%) are your chance to attack if you've still got legs.
20.4 km • 1199 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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