Vertical KM pace — climbing pace estimator

Estimate your real pace and total time for a climb. Useful for vertical kilometers, skyraces and trail sections with steep elevation. Based on the Minetti energy-cost model.

Tu pace en llano (min/km) Distancia (km)

Desnivel positivo (m)

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VAM (Vertical Ascent Meters per hour) is the metric of elite mountain runners — Kilian sits around 1900 m/h on a VK. 1000-1200 m/h is a strong amateur level.