El Picacho from Bucaramanga
Santander, colombia
47.8km 2370m 5%
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El Picacho from Bucaramanga
Santander, colombia
El Picacho from Bucaramanga covers 47.8km and 2,370m of climbing, reaching 3,418m at the summit. Averaging 5%, the road kicks to 9.4% 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 3,418m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Santander, Colombia.
- Summit above 3400m — 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.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- A false flat around km 16 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
47.8km
Avg Gradient
5%
Max Gradient
9.4%
Elevation Gain
2370m
Summit
3,418m
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
123mm Moderate
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110mm Moderate
Wind
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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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