Laguna Cuicocha Crater Loop
Category 37.2 km
Distance
380 m
Elevation Gain
5.3%
Average Gradient
10%
Max Gradient
3246 m
Summit Elevation
Laguna Cuicocha sits at 3,070m in a volcanic caldera on the southern flank of the extinct Cotacachi volcano — a 3km-diameter crater lake of extraordinary deep blue, the colour produced by the mineral-rich volcanic water and the high-altitude sky reflected in the undisturbed surface. The Category 3 c...
Pro Tip
The Laguna Cuicocha climb pairs perfectly with the Otavalo market circuit as a day ride from Quito: drive to Otavalo (110km north), ride the crater climb in the morning, visit the market in the aftern...