Alto de Letras from Mariquita
Tolima, colombia
79.9km 3575m 4.5%
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Alto de Letras from Mariquita
Tolima, colombia
Alto de Letras from Mariquita is one of cycling's great tests — 79.9km of sustained climbing, gaining 3,575m from base to summit. Averaging 4.5%, the road kicks to 8.6% at its steepest — a notable steepening that demands respect. The 32 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The summit at 3,682m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Tolima, Colombia.
- One of only 119 Super Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- Summit above 3600m — expect thin air, snow into early summer, and conditions that change fast.
- 32 hairpin bends — the switchbacks are the rhythm of this climb, each one a small victory.
- A false flat around km 30 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
79.9km
Avg Gradient
4.5%
Max Gradient
8.6%
Elevation Gain
3575m
Summit
3,682m
Wall Rating
6.9
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Conditions
Best time to ride: Year-round
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Temperature
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Rainfall
80mm Moderate
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What things cost
Typical prices in Colombia
COP1.30
Coffee
COP1.50
Beer
COP4.00
Meal
COP0.60
Water
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