Lata La

A very steep road (13.3%) to the top of Lata La

Lata La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.047m (13,277ft) above the sea level, located in the southern part of Gyirong County in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

The road to the summit is unpaved. It’s usually impassable in winters. It’s a difficult road, with uncountable turns, twists and 13 hairpin turns. Altitude and extreme weather are always a factor. Starting from Gyirong Town, the ascent is 10.9 km long. Over this distance the elevation gain is 820 meters. The average gradient is 7,52%. The maximum gradient is 13.3%.
Road suggested by: Jorge Manuel Gómez Sánchez

 

 

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