Altos las Gaviotas is a climb of 57.3 kilometers (hors catégorie). Altos las Gaviotas tops out at 1,986 m above sea level. It is located in n/a, Valle del Cauca, Colombia. The average gradient is 5.0% with a maximum of 16.5%. The climb has 2872 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: With 2,872m of climbing over 57.3 km (5% average), this hors catégorie climb is a real test of endurance. The difficulty lies in its length and the constantly changing gradient: plenty of stretches at 2-3% alternate with punchy sections at 6-8% (KM 6-7, 12-13, 40-42, 46, 52, 54) that demand constant adjustment. The short descents (KM 9-10, 14-16, 37) give you brief but strategic recovery moments.
Pacing tips:
1. Ride within yourself: Holding a steady power output is key. Don't blow your legs on the short 8% ramps, or you'll pay for it later in the climb.
2. Make the most of the flats and descents: The flat or downhill sections (KM 18, 22, 29, 38) are your chance to recover actively by easing off the effort without coasting.
3. Save something for the final kilometres: The finish is still steep (4-6% between KM 52 and 56). Keep some in the tank for that last part before the short final descent.
57.3 km • 2872 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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