Hoya de la Vieja is a climb of 4.4 kilometers (category 2). Hoya de la Vieja tops out at 1,403 m above sea level. It is located in Tejeda, Canarias, España. The average gradient is 6.7% with a maximum of 12.6%. The climb has 292 meters of elevation gain.
Climb analysis: The Hoya de la Vieja from El Juncal is a tough one: 4.4 km for 292 m of elevation gain, with an average gradient of 6.7%, which makes it a Cat 2 climb. The real challenge is holding a steady effort, as the gradient stays around 7% from km 0.5 to km 4.0, with a brief breather between km 1.0 and km 1.5 (4%). The final stretch, from km 4.0 to km 4.4, is the steepest section at 8%.
Pacing tips:
1. Find a steady rhythm from the bottom The opening 6% is deceptive: going out too hard will cost you on the 7% sections that follow.
2. Make the most of the recovery between km 1.0 and km 1.5 This 4% section is your chance to recover, drink, and fuel up without losing rhythm.
3. Save something for km 4.0 to km 4.4 On the 8% ramp, you'll need to lift your cadence a little without blowing up, and keep some legs in the tank for the summit.
For those looking for total escape, cyclists describe the climb to Hoya La Vieja as an immersion in pure nature, at over 1,200 meters of elevation. Riders agree on the absolute silence and espectaculares vistas over the mountains and the barrancos, an ideal setting to completely disconnect from the world.
The experience is defined by a feeling of isolation amid sweeping landscapes. Those who have ridden this pass talk about a privileged setting, an almost magical spot where you can find yourself again after the effort, surrounded only by calm and the beauty of the scenery.
Some riders do add a dose of realism, though. The access can be a bit tricky (a bit confusing) to find. Also, bees and wasps are mentioned, a detail to plan for during a well-earned break at the top.
Despite these small challenges, the overall impression is of a unique and authentic climb. The reward after the grind is the feeling of having treated yourself to a piece of wild paradise, a place where you can catch your breath in an incomparable setting.
4.4 km • 292 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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