Alto del Aguila is a climb of 11.4 kilometers (category 1). Alto del Aguila tops out at 3,196 m above sea level. It is located in Zipaquirá, Cundinamarca, Colombia. The average gradient is 4.0% with a maximum of 12.1%. The climb has 458 meters of elevation gain.
Climb analysis: The Alto del Aguila is a first category climb of 11.4 km with 458 m of elevation gain, averaging 4%. The start from El Banco is tough, with 6% then 8% over the first two kilometres, followed by a more rolling section between km 2.0 and km 4.0. The second half ramps up again, notably at 7% between km 4.0 and km 5.0, then between km 9.0 and km 11.0 where the gradient goes from 5% to 7%, which makes the finale particularly brutal.
Tips for managing the effort:
1. Pace the start. The first two kilometres at 6% then 8% are tempting to attack, but a steady rhythm will let you save something in the tank for later.
2. Make the most of the rolling section. Between km 2.0 and km 4.0, where the gradient drops to 0% then dips slightly negative, recover a bit and get ready to push back on before the 7% section.
3. Save something for the end. The stretch from km 9.0 to km 11.0, at 5% then 7%, is often decided by who has the most left in the legs: arrive at this point with enough in reserve to finish strong.
11.4 km • 458 m D+
VAM: average climbing speed, based on elevation gain
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