Buena Vista is a climb of 7.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Buena Vista tops out at 1,182 m above sea level. It is located in Perímetro Urbano Villavicencio, Meta, Colombia. The average gradient is 8.7% with a maximum of 16.1%. The climb has 661 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This HC climb is genuinely hard, with a brutal average gradient of 8.7% over 7.6 km. The real challenge is the uneven profile: several sections above 10% (KM 3.0-3.5, KM 4.0-4.5, KM 5.0-5.5, KM 6.5-7.0) punctuate the effort, so you need to pace yourself carefully.
Pacing tips:
1. Manage the surges: Anticipate the sections above 11% (around 3km and 4km) and especially the steepest at 12% (around 5km and 6.5km). Ease off the pace slightly before these sections to avoid blowing up.
2. Find your rhythm: Use the moderate stretches (around 6-7% at KM 4.5-5.0 and 7.0-7.5) to recover actively while holding a good tempo, without forcing it.
3. Control your power: Don't go out too hard on the first kilometers (gradients around 5-8%). Save something for the central and final sections, which are the most demanding.
7.6 km • 661 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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