RioLagunillas-AltoVentanas is a climb of 7.8 kilometers (category 1). RioLagunillas-AltoVentanas tops out at 4,032 m above sea level. It is located in Villahermosa, Tolima, Colombia. The average gradient is 6.3% with a maximum of 13.3%. The climb has 491 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: This Cat 1 climb is a serious test. The main challenge is its length (7.8 km) and the concentration of the steepest sections (7-8%) between KM 2.0 and KM 6.0. The central 4 km or so, averaging around 7.5%, is where the real work happens.
Tips for the effort:
1. Pacing: Ease into the first few kilometers (2-4%) and save your legs for the hard section that starts at KM 2.0.
2. Watch for the gradient change: The climb eases to 3% at KM 3.0. Use this short respite to recover and get ready for the 7-8% ramps that follow.
3. Mental toughness: The final stretch (KM 7.0-7.8) stays tough at 6-7%. Keep something in the tank so you can hold a steady effort all the way to the top.
7.8 km • 491 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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