Alto de La Cuchilla – Salitre–Guasquita Climb loop from Salitre

Alto de La Cuchilla – Salitre–Guasquita Climb loop from Salitre

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Alto de La Cuchilla – Salitre–Guasquita Climb loop from Salitre

07:02

121km

2,950m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.33 km

Siecha Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Better on a gravel bike 👍

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12.3 km

Alto de la Cuchilla

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Famous climb near Guasca, it is a very frequent mountain top for riders from Bogotá and surrounding cities. This climb is commonly included in the Colombian GFNY. The climb starts …

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59.2 km

Reyes Bridge, Gachetá

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From the bridge begins the ascent towards the "Cuchillas de Guasca" 35km going up. or continue going down towards the "dam of the Guavio" another charming place.

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60.1 km

Statue of a Military Figure in Gachetá Main Square

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Do not go in the rainy season, the road from Sueva, in very fair condition, or go on a mountain/gravel bike, although on the ascent to the return, the extra weight will take its toll.

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96.6 km

Alto de La Cuchilla

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Famous climb near Guasca, it is a very frequent mountain top for riders from Bogotá and surrounding cities. This climb is commonly included in the Colombian GFNY. The climb starts …

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108 km

We reached the summit of La Cuchilla Gueón Mural

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breakfast, lunch and drinks

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109 km

Fountain With Statue in Guasca

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117 km

Salitre–Guasquita Climb

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Part of the route to Guasca, Guatavita or the blade high. You have a small but hard ascent, where the curves take center stage, both up and down. The climbers …

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121 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

120 km

1.35 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

120 km

1.40 km

Elevation

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Highest point (3,350 m)

Lowest point (1,690 m)

Weather

Today

Sunday 1 November

17°C

7°C

76 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Comments

February 5, 2022,Cuchilla (Sueva) (26km / 2:03h / 1.380m / 5.30%)

Very cold route, well sheltered especially hands and against the rain. It is suggested to go to Gacheta or Junin, in Sueva (Junin district) there is not much where to refuel, especially if you leave very early (leaving Bogotá at 5, in Sueva at 8:00). Long ascent, with a manageable slope, easily done in 2 hours. There are even parking …

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