Cruz de Paramillo from Uspallata

The Ruta rises 26.1km through alpine terrain above the treeline, gaining 1,016m to 2,954m. The average gradient of 3.9% disguises ramps of 10.2% — 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 summit at 2,954m sits above the treeline, where the air thins and the views extend to distant peaks. Located in Mendoza, Argentina.