Alto Boqueron is a climb of 5.4 kilometers (category 2). Alto Boqueron tops out at 1,393 m above sea level. It is located in Ibagué, Tolima, Colombia. The average gradient is 4.3% with a maximum of 12.6%. The climb has 233 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 5.4 km climb with 233 m of elevation gain, averaging 4.3%, is rated Category 2. Its difficulty lies mainly in the uneven gradient: the toughest sections are KM 0.5-1.0 at 7% and especially KM 3.5-4.0 at 8%, while KM 1.0-1.5 (2%) and 1.5-2.0 (1%) give you some real breathers. The finale, with 6% over KM 4.0-4.5 then 5% over KM 4.5-5.0, means you need to save something in the tank.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pace your start Don't go out too hard over KM 0.0-0.5 at 3%, and settle into your rhythm before you hit the 7% ramp of KM 0.5-1.0.
2. Recover on the rolling section Use the 2% then 1% grades between KM 1.0-2.0 to drink, take on food, and loosen up your legs without losing too much time.
3. Save something for the end Tackle the 8% section of KM 3.5-4.0 seated and steady, so you still have enough left for the 6% of KM 4.0-4.5.
5.4 km • 233 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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