Vuelta Sierras Azules
- 7.9 mi
- round trip
- 2,771 ft
- climb
- 5,307 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Vuelta Sierras Azules is an out-and-back trail, 7.9 miles each way (16 miles round trip) in San Juan, Argentina. It runs between about 3,890 ft and 5,310 ft above sea level, with roughly 1,010 ft of climbing one way. It is a well-made walking path, fine for most hikers. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Villa Basilio Nievas, about 9.5 miles southwest of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Cumbre Sur Sierras Azules. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
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