Cerro de la Arena from Chos Malal

The Ruta rises 30.1km through wooded valleys and open mountainside, gaining 838m to 1,587m. The average gradient of 2.8% disguises ramps of 7.5% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. This is a climb of endurance — the kind of effort measured in hours, where pacing matters more than power. The road reaches 1,587m — high enough to feel the altitude on tired legs. Located in Neuquen, Argentina.