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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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.