Cerro Tuzgle 5486 m (from RN 40 - summit - RN40)

Jujuy, Argentina

11.3 miles (18.2 km) · 3,473 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Cerro Tuzgle 5486 m (from RN 40 - summit - RN40) is a 11.3-mile loop route in Jujuy, Argentina, gaining 3,461 feet of elevation. The route follows a steadily descending elevation profile, finishing 562 feet lower than it starts. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.7 miles gaining 2,261 feet at an average 15.7% grade. Only 32% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	11.3 mi (18.2 km)
Elevation gain	3,473 ft (1,059 m)
Average gain	307 ft per mile (58 m per km)
Longest climb	7.1 mi, 3,451 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	36.5%
Runnable	32% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	27.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	5%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	28%
Steep uphill	20%
Mild downhill	7%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	20%

Questions about Cerro Tuzgle 5486 m (from RN 40 - summit - RN40)

How much elevation gain does Cerro Tuzgle 5486 m (from RN 40 - summit - RN40) have?

Cerro Tuzgle 5486 m (from RN 40 - summit - RN40) has 3,473 ft (1,059 m) of elevation gain over 11.3 miles (18.2 km). That averages 307 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Cerro Tuzgle 5486 m (from RN 40 - summit - RN40)?

The difficulty score for Cerro Tuzgle 5486 m (from RN 40 - summit - RN40) is 27.3 of 100. That is harder than 96% of routes at a similar distance. About 32% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Cerro Tuzgle 5486 m (from RN 40 - summit - RN40)?

The longest climb on Cerro Tuzgle 5486 m (from RN 40 - summit - RN40) runs 7.1 miles (11.4 km) and gains 3,451 ft (1,052 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 36.5%.