Cerro 18 from Lo Barnechea

At just 1.7km, Cerro 18 from Lo Barnechea is short but deceptively intense — 135m of elevation packed into a brief, breathless effort. The average gradient of 8.1% disguises ramps of 21.1% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 2 hairpin turns break up the climb, each one revealing a new perspective on the road ahead. Located in Santiago Metropolitan, Chile.