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El Picacho from Bucaramanga

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Elevation profile El Picacho from Bucaramanga

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Difficulty points 1300
Length 29.7 mi
Average gradient 5%
Steepest segment 9.4%
Total ascent 7776 ft

Short recap

32 hairpin turns
#26 toughest climb of South America
#36 most elevation gain of World
#76 longest climb of World
#7 average steepest climb of Colombia
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El Picacho from Bucaramanga is a climb in the region Colombia. It is 29.7 mi long and bridges 7776 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1300. The top of the ascent is located at 11214 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Avenida Quebrada Seca, Autopista Bucaramanga - Cúcuta & Vía Bucaramanga - Cúcuta

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Climbing times

5 mph 05:58:25
7 mph 04:13:45
9 mph 03:17:45
12 mph 02:28:34

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Frequently Asked Questions

You don't need special gearing for El Picacho from Bucaramanga. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

El Picacho from Bucaramanga belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

El Picacho from Bucaramanga is 29.7 mi long.

The average gradient of El Picacho from Bucaramanga is 5%.

El Picacho from Bucaramanga has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.4%.

The summit of El Picacho from Bucaramanga is at 11214 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 05:58:25 to climb El Picacho from Bucaramanga. At 7 mph the time is 04:13:45, and at 9 mph 03:17:45. For the fastest cyclists, 02:28:34 is an achievable time.

El Picacho from Bucaramanga is located in the region in Colombia.

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