Highlights
Alto de Letras from Chinchina
One of the longest climbs in the World! The Queen stage of any Colombian rider.
This race stars early in the morning from Manizales to Chinchina. In Chinchina we return and start to climb. During the 63 km long climb enjoying amazings views of the Andes Mountains. When we reach the top at 3800 mosl we return to finish line in Manizales .
Alto de Las Palmas
42 km long, A mithical climb in the Colombian races. elevation gain 2000 m
Medellin
The ”City of Eternal Spring,” as the people of Colombia affectionately call it because of its temperate climate, has become a travel hot spot for fine dining, trendy bars and, of course, world-class coffee.
The capital of Antioquia offers visitors the chance to experience the bustling, chaotic Colombian culture amid a backdrop of soaring mountains and leafy coffee plantations.
The flight into Colombia’s second-largest city, home to 3 million people, is reason alone to visit. Nestled in a valley, the city clings to the mountainsides, and descending through the low clouds hugging the coffee plantations is spectacular.
Medellín has a wealth of beautiful public spaces, ingenious infrastructure and luxury offerings.
Guatape and El Peñol
Guatapé is a town and municipality in the Department of Anitioquia, Colombia. It is a part of the subregion of Eastern Antioquia and is located 79 kilometres away from Medellín. This town is the gathering place for ”Las Vegas”, or the small farms of the area.
The town is a major tourist attraction, especially for travelers from Medellín, for both El Peñón de Guatapé, a large rock that visitors can climb, and the famous zócalos (baseboards) that adorn several of the buildings.
Santa Fe de Antioquia
Santa Fe de Antioquia is known for its well-preserved colonial architecture and cobbled streets.
Walk Across the Oldest Suspension Bridge in Colombia (Puente de Occidente) a narrow suspension bridge that stretches across the muddy Rio Cauca.
Located only a little over 70 km from Medellín, a trip to Santa Fe takes you through some spectacular landscapes.
The Gran Fondo Alto de Letras
The Challenge of the year 114 km, more than 3200 meters of elevation Gain to the Alto the Letras at 3800 meters over see level.
