Alto del Pionono is a climb of 7.8 kilometers (hors catégorie). Alto del Pionono tops out at 3,166 m above sea level. It is located in Pueblo de Guasca, Cundinamarca, Colombia. The average gradient is 7.6% with a maximum of 19%. The climb has 598 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This 7.8 km HC climb gains 598 m of elevation and averages 7.6%, making it a demanding, relentless ascent. The real crux comes between KM 4.0-4.5 (16%) and KM 6.0-6.5 (11%), where the gradient stays brutal for nearly 2.5 km with no real respite. The first few kilometres are more rolling (between 2% and 7% from KM 0.0-0.5 to KM 1.5-2.0), giving you a chance to get into position before the final attack.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Save your legs at the start. Pace yourself in the opening kilometres, especially on KM 0.0-0.5 at 6%, and use the descent on KM 2.0-2.5 to recover.
2. Pick the right gear for the key section. Hit KM 4.0-4.5 at 16% in an easy gear with a smooth cadence, staying seated to keep a steady rhythm.
3. Don't ease off until the top. Between KM 6.5-7.0 (6%) and KM 7.5-7.8 (7%), the gradient stays tough: save something in the tank to finish strong.
7.8 km • 598 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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