Section for MTB, 31 km of ascent from the town of Pijao, in total 2900 of accumulated unevenness, in the highest part the 3800 meters above sea level are reached, it is a very demanding route, the terrain after kilometer 25 becomes very technical, a lot loose and large stone, it is difficult to pedal regularly, the wind also plays against us, blows very strongly and makes it difficult for us to move forward, I have to walk in several places since it is very steep at the end, also due to fatigue and height, the landscape is spectacular, we can find Páramo-type vegetation, especially the frailejón. If you want to get there you must be very prepared with good hydration and what you plan to eat along the way since there are no stores along the way. And if you want to explore even more, when you continue this route further on there is another Páramo, which is Anaime, and then you descend 60 km to exit to Cajamarca.
High altitude off-road section with no resupplies, it is a unique road-going through a unique ecosystem (Paramo) be aware of changing weather conditions with risk of storm and no resupplies along the way
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