Monte Frio is a climb of 13.6 kilometers (hors catégorie). Monte Frio tops out at 2,466 m above sea level. It is located in Yarumal, Antioquia, Colombia. The average gradient is 5.8% with a maximum of 13.1%. The climb has 786 meters of elevation gain.
Difficulty breakdown: The Monte Frio from Yarumal is a HC climb of 13.6 km with 786 m of elevation gain, averaging 5.8%. The first six kilometres are particularly demanding, with gradients of 6% to 8%, and the 3.0-4.0 km section at 8% is the steepest part. The second half eases off noticeably, with gradients between 2% and 6% from km 6.0 to km 13.6, but the effort stays sustained for the whole climb.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pace yourself from the start. Don't go out too hard over the first kilometres at 7%, and save some in the tank for the rest of the climb.
2. Prepare for the steepest section. Shift into an easier gear before the 3.0-4.0 km stretch at 8%, and stay seated to keep a steady cadence.
3. Make the most of the easier sections. Use the 8.0-9.0 km stretch at 3% and the 11.0-12.0 km stretch at 2% to recover, drink and fuel up.
13.6 km • 786 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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