Alto Vásquez is a climb of 5.9 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 1,866 m above sea level. It is located in AMCO, Area Metropolitana Centro Occidente, Risaralda, Colombia. The average gradient is 7.8% with a maximum of 14.7%. The climb has 455 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: The Alto Vásquez is a hors catégorie climb of 5.9 km with 455 m of elevation gain, at an average gradient of 7.8%. The first kilometers already climb steadily (5 to 6% over KM 0.0-0.5 and 0.5-1.0), before a very steep section over KM 1.0-1.5 at 17%. The difficulty carries on with KM 2.0-2.5 at 11%, then especially KM 4.5-5.0 at 13% and 5.0-5.5 at 11%, which really take it out of your legs in the final part of the climb.
Pacing tips:
1. Ease off before KM 1.0-1.5 Keep a steady rhythm over the first kilometers so you hit the 17% ramp with something left in the tank.
2. Recover over KM 3.5-4.0 Make the most of the slight descent (-2%) to relax your legs, drink, and get your breath back before the last part.
3. Prepare for the finale Use a gear light enough to keep a smooth cadence over KM 4.5-5.0 and 5.0-5.5, without blowing up before the top.
5.9 km • 455 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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