Alto de La Albania is a climb of 14.4 kilometers (hors catégorie). Alto de La Albania tops out at 1,323 m above sea level. It is located in Loma del Guamo, Antioquia, Colombia. The average gradient is 7.3% with a maximum of 16.3%. The climb has 1043 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This climb ramps up gradually. The first 6km (average gradient of 3.7%) are just a warm-up. The real pain starts after KM 6, with a sustained 8km section at an average of 7%, including the steepest kilometre at 8% (KM 10-11). With 1043m of elevation gain over 14.4km, it's a proper HC climb.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pacing: Use the first 6km to find a rhythm you can hold without going into the red. Save your legs for the hard part from KM 7 onwards.
2. Watch the gradient changes: The gradient drops briefly to 4% between KM 11 and 12. Use that breather to recover before the final two kilometres at 7%.
3. Control your output: Keep a steady cadence on the 7-8% sections. Avoid surges, which build up muscle fatigue fast.
14.4 km • 1043 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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