Florenzia - Guadalupe is a climb of 28.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). Florenzia - Guadalupe tops out at 2,307 m above sea level. It is located in El Caraño, Caquetá, Colombia. The average gradient is 8.4% with a maximum of 13.5%. The climb has 2366 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown:
The Caraño is a brutal climb, with 28.3 km of road and 2366 m of elevation gain. The average gradient of 8.4% is steep and sustained over almost the entire ascent. The real pain starts in the last 3 km, with a very demanding sequence: 10%, then 12%, followed by a short dip before the road ramps back up to 7%. The 12% kilometre (KM 22-23) is the crux of the climb.
How to manage your effort:
1. Steady pacing is non-negotiable: The gradient stays above 6% except for three short flatter or downhill sections (KM 4-5, KM 17-18, KM 23-24). Use these breathers to recover without going into the red, so you hit the hard bits (like the 12% at KM 22-23) with fresh legs.
2. Heart rate management: The length of this climb demands an endurance effort. Avoid surges and hold a steady power output. On the steepest pitches (8-12%), focus on a smooth, efficient cadence to save your legs.
3. Mental game for the finish: Expect the difficulty to ramp up towards the end. Break the climb down into chunks in your head and focus on managing the final quarter, which is particularly steep.
28.3 km • 2366 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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