Rangcha gali

Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh, India

22.5 miles (36.2 km) · 8,508 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Rangcha gali is a 22.5-mile loop route in Lahaul, Himachal Pradesh, India, gaining 17,642 feet of elevation. The route follows a rolling elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 6 distinct sections including 2 significant climbs. The longest climb covers 5.8 miles gaining 3,905 feet at an average 56.0% grade. Only 19% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	22.5 mi (36.2 km)
Elevation gain	8,508 ft (2,593 m)
Average gain	378 ft per mile (72 m per km)
Longest climb	9.4 mi, 1,004 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	172%
Runnable	46% of the route
Climbs / descents	4 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Steady climb
Difficulty score	20.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	23%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	7%
Steep uphill	25%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	22%

Questions about Rangcha gali

How much elevation gain does Rangcha gali have?

Rangcha gali has 8,508 ft (2,593 m) of elevation gain over 22.5 miles (36.2 km). That averages 378 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Rangcha gali?

The difficulty score for Rangcha gali is 20.2 of 100. That is harder than 91% of routes at a similar distance. About 46% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Rangcha gali?

The longest climb on Rangcha gali runs 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and gains 1,004 ft (306 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 172%.