Las Palmas is a climb of 15.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Las Palmas tops out at 2,519 m above sea level. It is located in Perímetro Urbano Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia. The average gradient is 7.1% with a maximum of 17.6%. The climb has 1101 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: This 15.6 km HC climb is a sustained grind, thanks to its high average gradient (7.1%) and its serious 1101m of elevation gain. The difficulty is amplified by a run of 8-9% sections (km 3-4, 7-9, 10-11, 13-14) that demand a steady effort, especially in the second half.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Pacing: Anticipate the steep spots (like km 10-11 at 9%) and ease off the pace on the "easier" 4-5% stretches to save your legs.
2. Mental split: Break the climb into chunks, focusing on the key sections (km 7-9 and 13-14) to stay sharp on the toughest gradients.
3. Active recovery: Make the most of the short 4-6% sections (like km 5-6 or 9-10) to ease the pressure on the pedals without dropping your cadence, so you can partly recover.
15.6 km • 1101 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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