Paso Los Libertadores / Paso de Uspallata from Los Andes

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Difficulty points	1916
Length	46.5 mi
Average gradient	4.1%
Steepest segment	9.3%
Total ascent	10030 ft

Difficulty points

1916

Length

46.5 mi

Average gradient

4.1%

Steepest segment

9.3%

Total ascent

10030 ft

Short recap

Famous climb

Beautiful scenery

77 hairpin turns

#55 toughest climb of World

#9 most elevation gain of World

#15 longest climb of World

#47 average steepest climb of Chile

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Paso Los Libertadores / Paso de Uspallata from Los Andes

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Climbing times

5 mph	09:21:49
7 mph	06:37:45
9 mph	05:09:58
12 mph	03:52:52

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Frequently Asked Questions

Paso Los Libertadores / Paso de Uspallata 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.

The Paso Los Libertadores / Paso de Uspallata from Los Andes is extremely hard. We recommend that you choose the lightest possible gearing, such as a 34-tooth or smaller chainring, combined with a 34-tooth rear cog. Otherwise, there's a good chance you'll need to put a foot down sooner or later. If you think you need to go even lighter, you could consider using a gravel or mountain bike, or installing a gravel or mountain bike derailleur with a rear cog of more than 40 teeth. Good luck!

Paso Los Libertadores / Paso de Uspallata from Los Andes falls into the Super Hors Catégorie, the absolute top category. These are the most extreme climbs that exist. Even with excellent fitness, there is a chance you will have to put a foot down. Only the strongest make it to the top without any problems.

Paso Los Libertadores / Paso de Uspallata from Los Andes is 46.5 mi long.

The average gradient of Paso Los Libertadores / Paso de Uspallata from Los Andes is 4.1%.

Paso Los Libertadores / Paso de Uspallata from Los Andes has a steepest segment with an average gradient of 9.3%.

The summit of Paso Los Libertadores / Paso de Uspallata from Los Andes is at 12559 ft.

At a slow pace of 5 mph, it takes about 09:21:49 to climb Paso Los Libertadores / Paso de Uspallata from Los Andes. At 7 mph the time is 06:37:45, and at 9 mph 05:09:58. For the fastest cyclists, 03:52:52 is an achievable time.

Paso Los Libertadores / Paso de Uspallata from Los Andes is located in the region in Chile.

Paso Los Libertadores / Paso de Uspallata from Los Andes

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