Volcán Puyehue

Provincia de Ranco, Región de Los Ríos, Chile

13.0 miles (21.0 km) · 6,279 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Volcán Puyehue is a 13.0-mile loop route in Provincia de Ranco, Región de Los Ríos, Chile, gaining 6,273 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 2 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 6.5 miles gaining 6,207 feet at an average 17.8% grade. Only 27% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	13.0 mi (21.0 km)
Elevation gain	6,279 ft (1,914 m)
Average gain	482 ft per mile (91 m per km)
Longest climb	6.5 mi, 6,157 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	47.4%
Runnable	26% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	17.3 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	1%
Mild uphill	12%
Moderate uphill	2%
Steep uphill	36%
Mild downhill	10%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	36%

Questions about Volcán Puyehue

How much elevation gain does Volcán Puyehue have?

Volcán Puyehue has 6,279 ft (1,914 m) of elevation gain over 13.0 miles (21.0 km). That averages 482 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Volcán Puyehue?

The difficulty score for Volcán Puyehue is 17.3 of 100. That is harder than 87.3% of routes at a similar distance. About 26% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Volcán Puyehue?

The longest climb on Volcán Puyehue runs 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and gains 6,157 ft (1,877 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 47.4%.