Fansipan

Xã Tả Van, Tỉnh Lào Cai, Việt Nam

11.7 miles (18.8 km) · 4,978 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Fansipan is a 11.7-mile loop route in Xã Tả Van, Tỉnh Lào Cai, Việt Nam, gaining 5,010 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 5 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.7 miles gaining 4,366 feet at an average 27.7% grade. Only 30% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a gradual climb.

Route facts

Distance	11.7 mi (18.8 km)
Elevation gain	4,978 ft (1,517 m)
Average gain	426 ft per mile (81 m per km)
Longest climb	5.5 mi, 3,845 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	52%
Runnable	30% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	18.9 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	3%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	31%
Mild downhill	9%
Moderate downhill	7%
Steep downhill	32%

Questions about Fansipan

How much elevation gain does Fansipan have?

Fansipan has 4,978 ft (1,517 m) of elevation gain over 11.7 miles (18.8 km). That averages 426 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Fansipan?

The difficulty score for Fansipan is 18.9 of 100. That is harder than 89.5% of routes at a similar distance. About 30% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Fansipan?

The longest climb on Fansipan runs 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and gains 3,845 ft (1,172 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 52%.