Cruz de Paramillo from Mendoza via Caracoles de Villavicencio
Mendoza, argentina
57.5km 2249m 3.9%
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Cruz de Paramillo from Mendoza via Caracoles de Villavicencio
Mendoza, argentina
Cruz de Paramillo from Mendoza via Caracoles de Villavicencio covers 57.5km and 2,249m of climbing, reaching 2,960m at the summit. The average gradient of 3.9% disguises ramps of 8.2% — the kind of gradient that turns plans into prayers. The 21 hairpin bends define this climb — each switchback a landmark, each straight a test of resolve. The summit at 2,960m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Mendoza, Argentina.
- Summit above 2900m — expect thin air, snow into early summer, and conditions that change fast.
- One of only 1,152 Hors Catégorie climbs in the database.
- The 21 hairpins define the character of this ascent — tight corners and shifting gradients throughout.
- A false flat around km 18 offers brief respite before the road kicks up again.
Distance
57.5km
Avg Gradient
3.9%
Max Gradient
8.2%
Elevation Gain
2249m
Summit
2,960m
Wall Rating
6.7
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