Volcán Tungurahua (Ecuador)

Baños, Tungurahua, Ecuador

15.4 miles (24.8 km) · 10,519 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Volcán Tungurahua (Ecuador) is a 15.4-mile loop route in Baños, Tungurahua, Ecuador, gaining 10,540 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 7.7 miles gaining 10,487 feet at an average 25.5% grade. Only 16% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with a descent.

Route facts

Distance	15.4 mi (24.8 km)
Elevation gain	10,519 ft (3,206 m)
Average gain	682 ft per mile (129 m per km)
Longest climb	7.7 mi, 10,447 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	79.3%
Runnable	16% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	25.2 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	2%
Mild uphill	5%
Moderate uphill	3%
Steep uphill	41%
Mild downhill	5%
Moderate downhill	4%
Steep downhill	39%

Questions about Volcán Tungurahua (Ecuador)

How much elevation gain does Volcán Tungurahua (Ecuador) have?

Volcán Tungurahua (Ecuador) has 10,519 ft (3,206 m) of elevation gain over 15.4 miles (24.8 km). That averages 682 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Volcán Tungurahua (Ecuador)?

The difficulty score for Volcán Tungurahua (Ecuador) is 25.2 of 100. That is harder than 94.9% of routes at a similar distance. About 16% 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 Tungurahua (Ecuador)?

The longest climb on Volcán Tungurahua (Ecuador) runs 7.7 miles (12.5 km) and gains 10,447 ft (3,184 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 79.3%.