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Paso de Uspallata / Cristo Redentor de los Andes from Uspallata

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This climb is partly on a gravel surface, but can be ridden with a road bike.
Paso de Uspallata / Cristo Redentor de los Andes from Uspallata
Paso de Uspallata / Cristo Redentor de los Andes from Uspallata
Paso de Uspallata / Cristo Redentor de los Andes from Uspallata
Paso de Uspallata / Cristo Redentor de los Andes from Uspallata
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Difficulty points 1257
Length 76 km
Average gradient 2.8%
Steepest 100 metres 9.4%
Total ascent 2110 m

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Famous climb
Beautiful scenery
11 hairpin turns
Gravel
#28 toughest climb of South America
#66 most elevation gain of World
#14 longest climb of World
#24 average steepest climb of Argentina
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Paso de Uspallata / Cristo Redentor de los Andes from Uspallata is a climb in the region Argentina. It is 76 km long and bridges 2110 m of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 2.8%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1257. The top of the ascent is located at 3827 m above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 1 review/story of this climb and uploaded 11 photos.

Road names: Carretera Libertador General San Martín & Acceso al Cristo Redentor

5.0 by Leon
This is an automatic translation, the original language is: Dutch.
A famous Andean pass that, with its more than 3,800 metres above sea level, almost 80 kilometres of climbing and the large statue of Christ at the summit, certainly captures the imagination. The summit forms the border between Argentina and Chile. The Argentine side may be the slightly less steep and well-known side of the climb, but do not underestimate it, as the wind usually blows from Chile and thus against it for those going up from this side. And often this is not a light breeze, but serio... read more

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A famous Andean pass that, with its more than 3,800 metres above sea level, almost 80 kilometres of climbing and the large statue of Christ at the summit, certainly captures the imagination. The summit forms the border between Argentina and Chile. The Argentine side may be the slightly less steep and well-known side of the climb, but do not underestimate it, as the wind usually blows from Chile and thus against it for those going up from this side. And often this is not a light breeze, but serious gusts.

I myself have been run off the road by the wind several times and, despite pounding against the wind, progress could only be made at a snail's pace. Also watch out for the many trucks that want to cross the border via the Paso Internacional Los Libertadores. However, this tunnel is forbidden to cyclists; so you will really have to spend the last few kilometres on the gravel to even higher altitudes than car traffic.

The whole climb, by the way, is one of great beauty, with even views of the highest peak of the Andes (and highest mountain in the world outside the Asian continent): the Aconcagua. But surely the highlight of the climb are the many hairpin turns in the last eight unpaved kilometres. Don't expect to reach the top all alone in pristine nature, though; at the summit, it's a small circus of tourists all wanting a photo with the statue of Christ.

Een beroemde Andespas die met zijn ruim 3.800 meter boven zeespiegel, bijna 80 kilometer aan klimwerk en het grote Christusbeeld op de top zeker tot de verbeelding spreekt. De top vormt de grens tussen Argentinië en Chili. De Argentijnse kant mag dan de iets minder steile en bekende kant van de klim zijn, onderschat hem niet, want de wind waait meestal vanuit Chili en dus tegen voor wie vanuit deze kant omhooggaat. En vaak gaat het hierbij niet om een licht briesje, maar om serieuze rukwinden.

Zelf ben ik meermaals van de weg geraakt door de wind en viel er, ondanks vol beuken tegen de wind in, slechts met een slakkengangetje progressie te boeken. Pas ook op voor het vele vrachtverkeer dat via de Paso Internacional Los Libertadores de grens over wil. Deze tunnel is echter verboden voor fietsers; je zult dus echt de laatste kilometers over het gravel moeten naar nog grotere hoogtes dan het autoverkeer.

De hele klim is er overigens één van grote schoonheid, met zelfs uitzichten op de hoogste top van de Andes (en hoogste berg van de wereld buiten het Aziatische continent): de Aconcagua. Maar het hoogtepunt van de klim zijn toch wel de vele haarspeldbochten in de laatste acht onverharde kilometers. Verwacht echter niet dat je helemaal alleen in ongerepte natuur bovenkomt; op de top is het een klein circus met toeristen die allemaal op de foto willen met het Christusbeeld.

Paso de Uspallata / Cristo Redentor de los Andes from Uspallata
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Paso de Uspallata / Cristo Redentor de los Andes from Uspallata
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Climbing times

7 km/h 10:51:14
11 km/h 06:54:25
15 km/h 05:03:54
19 km/h 03:59:56

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Frequently Asked Questions

Paso de Uspallata / Cristo Redentor de los Andes can be cycled from 2 sides. Paso Los Libertadores / Paso de Uspallata from Los Andes is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Paso de Uspallata / Cristo Redentor de los Andes from Uspallata.

You don't need special gearing for Paso de Uspallata / Cristo Redentor de los Andes from Uspallata. The slope isn't long or steep enough to require much shifting down. You can conquer this climb on power alone. However, a compact gearing system with a smallest front chainring of 34 and largest rear sprocket of 28 or 30 is always nice if you enjoy cycling uphill. This helps maintain a smooth cadence.

Paso de Uspallata / Cristo Redentor de los Andes from Uspallata belongs to the Hors Catégorie, the top category. These are legendary and very tough climbs. A solid cycling condition, experience, and a good climbing gear ratio are essential to maintain a smooth cadence and complete the climb comfortably.

Paso de Uspallata / Cristo Redentor de los Andes from Uspallata is 76 km long.

The average gradient of Paso de Uspallata / Cristo Redentor de los Andes from Uspallata is 2.8%.

Paso de Uspallata / Cristo Redentor de los Andes from Uspallata has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.4%.

The summit of Paso de Uspallata / Cristo Redentor de los Andes from Uspallata is at 3827 m.

At a slow pace of 7 km/h, it takes about 10:51:14 to climb Paso de Uspallata / Cristo Redentor de los Andes from Uspallata. At 11 km/h the time is 06:54:25, and at 15 km/h 05:03:54. For the fastest cyclists, 03:59:56 is an achievable time.

Paso de Uspallata / Cristo Redentor de los Andes from Uspallata is located in the region in Argentina.

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