Alto de la Tribuna is a climb of 27.9 kilometers (hors catégorie). Alto de la Tribuna tops out at 2,694 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, n/a, Colombia. The average gradient is 6.1% with a maximum of 15.7%. The climb has 1698 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: A long climb (27.9 km) but with a steady average gradient of 6.1%. The difficulty lies in its length and the 7-8% sections between km 8 and 13, followed by a short respite at 2% at KM 14. The finish remains demanding (7% over the last kilometre).
Pacing tips:
1. Steady rhythm: Avoid going over your limit in the first 10 km. Hold a steady power output to save energy for the long haul.
2. Anticipate the changes: Use the easier stretch (KM 14-15) to recover before the steep sections (KM 19-20 at 8%) and the final uphill push.
3. Hydration and nutrition: A climb of nearly 2 hours calls for disciplined fluid and carb intake from the start.
27.9 km • 1698 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain