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El VINO

Alto del Vino is one of Colombia's most legendary cycling climbs, located on the highway connecting Bogotá to Medellín (via La Vega) in the department of Cundinamarca. It is a regular feature in professional races like the Tour Colombia and the Vuelta a Colombia

    Feature Long Ascent (from La Vega) Short Ascent (from El Rosal)
    Starting Point La Vega (Parque principal) Near Puente El Rosal
    Starting Elevation 1,210 meters (3,970 ft) 2,635 meters (8,645 ft)
    Summit Elevation 2,850 meters (9,350 ft) 2,850 meters (9,350 ft)
    Total Distance 28.6 kilometers (17.8 miles) 3.9 kilometers (2.4 miles)
    Elevation Gain 1,640 meters (5,380 ft) 215 meters (705 ft)
    Average Gradient 5.8% 5.4%
    Maximum Gradient 8.4% 7.4%
    Climb Category HC (Hors Catégorie / "Beyond Category") Category 3
    Experience Multi-hour climb through tropical to cold climates Short, intense training climb

    Main Artery: It is a critical point on the Bogotá-Medellín highway, meaning it sees heavy traffic from cargo trucks (tractomulas) and tourists heading to the warmer towns of Cundinamarca like Villeta.
    Cycling Mecca: On weekends, it becomes a social hub where hundreds of cyclists congregate, making it the best place to experience Colombia's deep-rooted cycling culture.
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