El Alto De Cisneros La Quiebra is a climb of 7.6 kilometers (category 1). The climb finishes at 1,556 m above sea level. It is located in Santo Domingo, Antioquia, Colombia. The average gradient is 6.7% with a maximum of 13.4%. The climb has 511 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: At 7.6 km for 511 m of elevation gain and an average gradient of 6.7%, El Alto De Cisneros La Quiebra is a tough Category 1 climb. The hardest stretch comes at KM 2.0-2.5 with 11% gradient, while KM 1.0-1.5 and KM 2.5-3.0 (5%) offer brief breathers. Most of the climb, from KM 3.5-4.0 to KM 6.5-7.0, stays steady between 6% and 7%, which makes the effort constant and grinding. KM 7.0-7.5 at 3% gives you a bit of respite before the final section at 8% (KM 7.5-7.6).
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pace yourself from the bottom Don't get carried away by the opening kilometers at 7%, or you'll arrive at KM 2.0-2.5 with nothing left in the tank.
2. Prepare for the 11% ramp Shift into an easier gear before the steep section, keep a smooth cadence, and stay seated to save your legs.
3. Recover on the relatively flatter sections Use KM 2.5-3.0 (5%) and KM 3.0-3.5 (4%) to drink, eat, and find a steady rhythm again before the 6-7% section.
Riders who have climbed the Alto de Cisneros, also known as La Quiebra, have left few words, but they all point the same way: it's an interesting place to check out.
One rider simply says it's an interesting spot to know about. Another is very positive, with a thumbs-up. The last one sums it up in a single word: beautiful.
None of these comments say anything about the gradient, the road surface, the traffic or the scenery. To find out more, you'll have to ride it and see for yourself.
7.6 km • 511 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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