Alto Totuma is a climb of 22.7 kilometers (hors catégorie). Alto Totuma tops out at 2,926 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Santander, Colombia. The average gradient is 6.1% with a maximum of 11.6%. The climb has 1375 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 22.7 km HC climb is a sustained grind, thanks to its length and the fact that most of the route sits between 6% and 8%. The middle section (KM 7.0-12.0) is especially brutal, with an unbroken stretch of 7-8% gradients. The finale stays tough (7% at KM 21) before an easier last kilometer at 2%.
Pacing tips:
1. Pace yourself: Start easy on the first kilometers, which are less steep (2-5%), to save your legs for the hard part.
2. Be ready for the tough sections: Focus on keeping a steady cadence between kilometers 7 and 12, then between 14 and 19, where the gradients are the most consistent and steepest.
3. Save something for the final push: Don't ease off at KM 20 (5%), because a punchy 7% ramp is waiting for you before the line.
22.7 km • 1375 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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