Alto de Mondoñedo is a climb of 25.0 kilometers (hors catégorie). The climb finishes at 2,773 m above sea level. It is located in San Antonio del Tequendama, Cundinamarca, Colombia. The average gradient is 7.5% with a maximum of 22.6%. The climb has 1870 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty analysis: With 25 km for 1,870 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 7.5%, the Alto de Mondoñedo is a beyond-category climb that is particularly demanding. The start is the steepest section, at 13% over km 0-1, followed by a block at 10% between km 3-4 and a peak at 11% between km 5-6. Most of the effort comes between km 9 and km 17, where the gradient stays around 7%, grinding down your legs over time. Only km 17-18 and km 23-24, at 2%, offer any real respite.
Tips for managing your effort:
1. Control the start Don't let the adrenaline get the better of you on the 13% opening kilometre (km 0-1). Keep a smooth cadence to save your energy for later.
2. Break the climb into chunks Aim for a steady rhythm kilometre after kilometre, especially between km 9 and km 17 at 7%, where consistency makes all the difference.
3. Make the most of the flat sections Use the 2% stretches at km 17-18 and km 23-24 to drink, eat and recover before the final push.
25.0 km • 1870 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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