La Ruta - May Dia 1 '22
Course Map | Costa Rica
Also in Puntarenas, Costa Rica • San José, Costa Rica
Mountain Biking Extreme
- Distance
- 106 km
- Ascent
- 3.8 km
- Descent
- 3 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 6 m
- High Point
- 1 km
- Gradient
- 9˚
This is a popular mountain biking route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's very remote, it features high exposure and is typically done in May and November. From a low point of 6 m to the maximum altitude of 1 km, the route covers 106 km, 3810 vertical metres of ascent and 3000 vertical metres of descent.
Description
La Ruta Stage Race Day 1
Difficulty
Extreme
Very steep, difficult, narrow singletrack with widely variable and unpredictable trail conditions. Unavoidable obstacles could be 15in/38cm tall or greater, and unavoidable obstacles with serious consequences are likely to be present. Obstacles could include big rocks, difficult root sections, drops, jumps, sharp switchbacks, and more. Ideal for expert-level riders.
High Exposure
Some trail sections have exposed ledges or steep ascents/descents where falling could cause serious injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Flow
- Technical
- Hike a bike
- Picturesque
- Singletrack
- In the forest
- Road sections
- Drops
- Roots
- Rock Rolls
- Rock Gardens