La Ruta - Nov Dia 3 '22
Course Map | Costa Rica
Also in Puntarenas, Costa Rica • San José, Costa Rica
Mountain Biking Extreme
- Distance
- 109 km
- Ascent
- 3 km
- Descent
- 3.8 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 7 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 extreme exposure and is typically done in May and November. From a low point of 7 m to the maximum altitude of 1 km, the route covers 109 km, 2955 vertical metres of ascent and 3752 vertical metres of descent.
Description
The most challenging course as part of the historic La Ruta MTB Stage Race.
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.
Extreme Exposure
Some trail sections are extremely exposed where falling will almost certainly result in serious injury or death.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Technical
- Hike a bike
- Picturesque
- Singletrack
- In the forest
- Wet-weather friendly
- Drops
- Roots
- Rock Rolls
- Rock Slabs
- Rock Gardens