Torres del Paine (Chile)

Provincia de Última Esperanza, Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, Chile

66.0 miles (106.1 km) · 10,651 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Torres del Paine (Chile) covers 66.0 miles across Provincia de Última Esperanza, Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, Chile. Runners face 10,668 feet of climbing with 10,625 feet of loss. The most significant ascent covers 4.8 miles and gains 6 feet. Vertical rate measures 167 feet of gain per mile. The course is 70% runnable, with the remainder requiring hiking on steep or technical sections. Trail comprises the majority of the course. Technical difficulty: very hilly. This route ranks at the 89.1th percentile for difficulty among similar distances. Popular among trail runners and hikers seeking Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena adventures.

Route facts

Distance66.0 mi (106.1 km)
Elevation gain10,651 ft (3,246 m)
Average gain161 ft per mile (31 m per km)
Longest climb13.0 mi, 3,215 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade39.6%
Runnable70% of the route
Climbs / descents8 climbs, 9 descents
Profile shapeRolling
Difficulty score9.3 of 100
Surfacetrail
Route shapeLoop
TypeRoute

Grade breakdown

Grade bandShare of route
Flat15%
Mild uphill26%
Moderate uphill9%
Steep uphill10%
Mild downhill23%
Moderate downhill6%
Steep downhill10%

Questions about Torres del Paine (Chile)

How much elevation gain does Torres del Paine (Chile) have?

Torres del Paine (Chile) has 10,651 ft (3,246 m) of elevation gain over 66.0 miles (106.1 km). That averages 161 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Torres del Paine (Chile)?

The difficulty score for Torres del Paine (Chile) is 9.3 of 100. That is harder than 66.8% of routes at a similar distance. About 70% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Torres del Paine (Chile)?

The longest climb on Torres del Paine (Chile) runs 13.0 miles (21.0 km) and gains 3,215 ft (980 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 39.6%.

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