Alto del Aguila is a climb of 23.9 kilometers (hors catégorie). Alto del Aguila tops out at 3,196 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Cundinamarca, Colombia. The average gradient is 7.6% with a maximum of 20.1%. The climb has 1808 meters of elevation gain.
Pacing analysis: This 23.9 km HC climb is a sustained effort with a demanding average gradient of 7.6%. The difficulty lies in the irregular profile: after a fairly steady first half (5-8%), things get serious from km 14 with three ramps at 10%, 10% and 9% between km 14 and 20. A deceptive respite (km 20-22 at 1-3%) comes before a brutal finish, with a kilometre at 12% to the line.
Effort management tips:
1. Pace yourself on the lower slopes: Resist the urge to go too hard on the "moderate" gradients (4-7%) of the first 13 km. The accumulated effort can cost you dearly later on.
2. Save something for the key sections: Keep some energy in the tank for the trio of steep ramps (km 14-20) and, above all, for the final kilometre at 12%. Hit it with fresh legs.
3. Make the most of the easier stretches: The flatter sections (km 2-3, km 13-14, km 20-22) are crucial for recovering actively without slowing down too much.
23.9 km • 1808 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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