- category
- Cat 4
- Distance
- 77.8-79.2 km
- climb distance
- 1.4 km
- elevation gain
- 83 m
- average gradient
- 6%
- max gradient
- 10.8%
- climb score
- 8,340
Giro del Lago 2026
Giro del Lago 2026 is scheduled for 22 November from Playa Venado in Puerto Varas, with timed 163 km and 80 km road routes around the Lake Llanquihue basin.
Course
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Principal climbs
- category
- Cat 4
- Distance
- 81.3-85.3 km
- climb distance
- 4 km
- elevation gain
- 123 m
- average gradient
- 3.1%
- max gradient
- 13.3%
- climb score
- 12,431
- category
- Cat 4
- Distance
- 100.4-102 km
- climb distance
- 1.6 km
- elevation gain
- 87 m
- average gradient
- 5.5%
- max gradient
- 14.3%
- climb score
- 8,690
Route comparison
| Route | Distance | Elevation | Profile | Preparation | Simulation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gran Fondo 163 kmRoad | 163 km | 1,962 m | Hilly | 16 weeks | 5h 32m View assumptions and open personalized simulationAverage cyclist assumptions: 路 72 kg 路 FTP 250 W 路 surface-based bike and tires 路 no drafting 路 variable pacing Simulate this route |
| Medio Fondo 80 kmRoad | 80 km | 665 m | Rolling | 10 weeks | 2h 30m View assumptions and open personalized simulationAverage cyclist assumptions: 路 72 kg 路 FTP 250 W 路 surface-based bike and tires 路 no drafting 路 variable pacing Simulate this route |
Training tips
The 163 km Giro del Lago route is a high-endurance timed road event with 1,962 m of climbing, an 8-hour maximum time and intermediate cutoffs. GPX-derived climb detail is not yet available.
Use the 16-week preparation window to build long rides near the 5-6 hour range, with fueling and pacing practiced throughout.
Train with cutoff awareness by holding sustainable power after a controlled start rather than chasing early groups around the lake.
Include rolling-climb endurance sessions because the route combines long distance with nearly 2,000 m of elevation gain.
Rehearse a fueling plan that can support repeated hours of riding in variable spring weather around Lake Llanquihue.
No completed GPX analysis was available for this route at generation time.