Santa Elena
Category 112.8 km
Distance
780 m
Elevation Gain
6.1%
Average Gradient
12%
Max Gradient
2575 m
Summit Elevation
Santa Elena is the shorter, sharper alternative to Alto de Palmas for Medellín cyclists seeking a Category 1 effort that rewards sustained power output over a compact 12.8km at 6.1% average. The road climbs northeast from the higher neighbourhoods of eastern Medellín at approximately 1,795m to the S...
Pro Tip
Santa Elena on a Saturday morning provides the combined climb-and-market experience that no other Medellín road delivers. Depart eastern Medellín at 06:30, reach Santa Elena by 08:00, spend 20-30 minu...