Cola del Zorro is a climb of 2.1 kilometers (category 1). Cola del Zorro tops out at 1,942 m above sea level. It is located in Perímetro Urbano Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. The average gradient is 14.1% with a maximum of 22.6%. The climb has 289 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This climb is extremely demanding. An average gradient of 14% over 2.1km is very steep, and the central section (KM 1.0-1.5 at 18%) is the crux of the climb. The short distance shouldn't fool you about the intensity of the effort, with 289m of elevation gain.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Start controlled: Resist the urge to go too hard over the first 500m (13%). Save something in the tank for the 18% section.
2. Focus on KM 1.0-1.5: Stay in a light gear and keep a steady cadence to get over this wall. This is the key to the climb.
3. Use the "easier" finish: The final 10% section (KM 1.5-2.0) gives you a chance to pick up the pace slightly and recover before the summit.
2.1 km • 289 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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