53.5
PDI
10.8 mi
DISTANCE
4,600 ft
GAINED
8.1 %
AVG. GRADE
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INTRO
Well, what can we say . . . this was an experience like no other. If you ride your bike to the Uturuncu Saddle and then hike to the top, you will have accomplished something only a handful of cyclists/hikers have done.
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Roadway: Dirt and volcanic ash.
Traffic: Zero.
Parking: Not an issue - you must have a guide for the climb.
Provisions: None on the ride and barely any in Quentena Chico, the tiny village at the base of Uturuncu Volcano.
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This is one of the most remote bike climbs in the world. See our Full Summary for more details.
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Webbcorp
Started closer to Quetena Chico than route on PJAMM, our climb up was about 23 kilometers. We made it to 18,400 feet only to find the ‘road' was completely washed out, oh well… it was our top, and it did not detract from the experience. If you are looking for a guide reach out to me, we made a friend on Death Road who is a professional guide in Bolivia. Here is the Strava activity https://www.strava.com/activities/5116128318
tlaflamme567
Hi, I'm Tristan from Ottawa, Canada, into ultras, preferably off the beaten path. I have started researching the possibility of doing Uturuncu next spring (2025) and am thinking a local guide would be a nice plus. Your post mentions you've met one in Bolivia. Might he be available? I'm also unsure if I should target landing into Chile then driving from San Pedro to Quetena or straight into Bolivia. Any info you have would help my thinking and prep. Thanks.
