Mojanda Lakes Road
Category 211 km
Distance
650 m
Elevation Gain
5.9%
Average Gradient
11%
Max Gradient
3714 m
Summit Elevation
The Mojanda Lakes Road is the classic cycling ascent from Otavalo — Ecuador's famous indigenous market town in the northern highlands — to the ancient volcanic crater lakes at 3,714m, a 11km Category 2 climb gaining 650m at 5.9% average that delivers one of the most visually spectacular summit envir...
Pro Tip
Start from Otavalo's main plaza (2,531m) rather than the upper junction for the full 15km and 1,185m gain version — this adds the lower urban approach through Otavalo's textile market district and pro...