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Cuesta de Lipán from Purmamarca

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Elevation profile Cuesta de Lipán from Purmamarca

Statistics

Difficulty points 1124
Length 23.2 mi
Average gradient 5.3%
Steepest segment 8.4%
Total ascent 6457 ft

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22 hairpin turns
#33 toughest climb of South America
#91 most elevation gain of World
#16 longest climb of South America
#6 average steepest climb of Argentina
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Cuesta de Lipán from Purmamarca is a climb in the region Argentina. It is 23.2 mi long and bridges 6457 ft of vertical ascent with an average gradient of 5.3%, resulting in a difficulty score of 1124. The top of the ascent is located at 13717 ft above sea level. Climbfinder users shared 0 reviews of this climb and uploaded 0 photos.

Road names: Ruta Nacional 52, Avenida San Martín & Cuesta de Lipán

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Climbing times

5 mph 04:40:11
7 mph 03:18:21
9 mph 02:34:35
12 mph 01:56:08

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cuesta de Lipán can be cycled from 2 sides. Cuesta de Lipán from Purmamarca is the most popular side, but the summit can also be reached via Cuesta de Lipán from Santuario de Tres Pozos.

You don't need special gearing for Cuesta de Lipán from Purmamarca. 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.

Cuesta de Lipán from Purmamarca 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.

Cuesta de Lipán from Purmamarca is 23.2 mi long.

The average gradient of Cuesta de Lipán from Purmamarca is 5.3%.

Cuesta de Lipán from Purmamarca has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 8.4%.

The summit of Cuesta de Lipán from Purmamarca is at 13717 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 04:40:11 to climb Cuesta de Lipán from Purmamarca. At 7 mph the time is 03:18:21, and at 9 mph 02:34:35. For the fastest cyclists, 01:56:08 is an achievable time.

Cuesta de Lipán from Purmamarca is located in the region in Argentina.

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