Alto de Letras
Hors Catégorie80 km
Distance
3700 m
Elevation Gain
4.6%
Average Gradient
9%
Max Gradient
3700 m
Summit Elevation
Alto de Letras is the longest paved climb in the world — a superlative without ambiguity. From Honda in the Magdalena Valley at 270m above sea level, the road rises continuously for 80km to the divide between Tolima and Caldas departments at approximately 3,700m, accumulating 3,430m of elevation gai...
Pro Tip
Alto de Letras requires vehicle support — this is not negotiable for the vast majority of visiting cyclists. Arrange a driver with a support vehicle carrying: three changes of cycling clothing (for ho...