Alto de Verjón
Category 115.7 km
Distance
780 m
Elevation Gain
5%
Average Gradient
11%
Max Gradient
3350 m
Summit Elevation
Alto de Verjón climbs the eastern cordillera above Bogotá on a different alignment from La Calera — rising southeast from the city's upper residential districts to the Verjón Alto pass at 3,350m — and provides a Category 1 alternative for Bogotá cyclists seeking a harder, less-trafficked route than...
Pro Tip
Alto de Verjón is the correct alternative to La Calera for Bogotá riders who have done La Calera multiple times and seek a harder, quieter option. The 5.0% average at altitude demands more sustained e...