Alto de San Miguel is a climb of 14.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Alto de San Miguel tops out at 2,761 m above sea level. It is located in La Aguadita, Cundinamarca, Colombia. The average gradient is 7.3% with a maximum of 13.2%. The climb has 1087 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This beyond category climb covers 14.8 km and is genuinely hard, with a sustained average gradient of 7.3%. The difficulty comes from a series of tough sections, especially between km 10 and 13 where the gradient hits 8-9%, preceded by a fairly gentle start. The profile is tactical, with a notable breather between km 6 and 9 (gradients of 3-5%) before a hard finish.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pacing: Start steady over the first kilometres (4-6%) to save your legs for the critical 9% sections in the second half.
2. Make the most of the easier stretch: The section between km 6.0 and 9.0 (3-5% gradients) is a key opportunity to recover and refuel before the final push.
3. Save something for the end: Even though the last segment (14.0-14.8 km) eases to 4%, the very hard stretch from km 10 to 13 means you need to keep some energy in reserve.
14.8 km • 1087 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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