Alto de La Raya is a climb of 7.6 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 2,281 m above sea level. It is located in Concepción, Antioquia, Colombia. The average gradient is 6.5% with a maximum of 14%. The climb has 489 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The Alto de La Raya is a tough Category 1 climb: 7.6 km with 489 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 6.5%. The start is deceptive. KM 0.0-0.5 is at just 1%, which gives you a chance to warm up, but the road kicks up to 6% from KM 1.0-1.5. From there, every section sits between 5% and 9%, with 9% pitches at KM 3.0-3.5, 5.0-5.5 and 6.0-6.5, so steady pacing is key.
Pacing tips:
1. Save your legs early on Use the 1% section at KM 0.0-0.5 to find a steady rhythm, and don't go too hard before KM 1.0-1.5.
2. Keep a smooth cadence on the steep bits At KM 3.0-3.5, 5.0-5.5 and 6.0-6.5, where it's 9%, stay in an easy gear and keep a steady effort rather than surging.
3. Recover on the easier sections KM 6.5-7.0, at 5%, comes right before the 8% ramp at KM 7.0-7.5. Use it to catch your breath and get ready for the finish.
A cyclist who climbed the Letrero Alto de la Raya describes it as a great landmark for cyclists. It's a place where you celebrate reaching the summit.
He adds that the top is well suited to nice photos, alone or in a small group.
7.6 km • 489 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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