Punta Olimpica

Carhuaz, Peru

The Punta Olimpica is a col with a length of 45.9 kilometer. This is a highest category (HC) col. It is located in Carhuaz, Áncash, Peru. The average grade of this col is 4.5% with a maximum of 6.3%. The Punta Olimpica ascents from 2.651 meter at the start, to 4.735 meter at the top, with a total of 2.085 ascending meters.

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Punta Olimpica Profile

Facts

Distance 45.9 km
Elevation gain 2085 m
Average grade 4.5 %
Maximum grade 6.3 %
Climb category HC
Minimum elevation 2651 m
Maximum elevation 4735 m

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Description

One of worlds most beautiful climbs, cycling between the glaciers of the Andes (Huascaran Mountain, Peru's highest peak). The top is at 4736m at the entrance of the tunnel.

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