Avenue of the Volcanoes & Quilotoa Loop
Climbs between snow-clad volcanic giants (Cotopaxi, Ilinizas) across the high Andean plateau of central Ecuador. Narrow, twisty mountain asphalt carves through indigenous Quechua farming hamlets and deep canyons, terminating at the breathtaking 2-mile-wide emerald-green volcanic crater lake of Laguna Quilotoa at nearly 13,000 feet.
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How many curves and miles is Avenue of the Volcanoes & Quilotoa Loop? ▼
Avenue of the Volcanoes & Quilotoa Loop spans 54 miles and packs approximately 280 curves (5.2 curves per mile) with an elevation delta of 9,050 ft - 12,840 ft (Quilotoa Rim 3,914m) and technical rating 8/10.
Where are the start and end coordinates? ▼
The route starts at Latacunga / Cotopaxi Base, Ecuador (Latitude -0.9333, Longitude -78.6167) and finishes at Quilotoa Emerald Crater Lake, Cotopaxi, Ecuador (Latitude -0.8542, Longitude -78.9042).
How can I download the GPX file for GPS navigation? ▼
Click the "Download Free GPX" button on this guide. The standard XML file is 100% free and ready to load into Garmin zūmo, BMW Motorrad Connected, Rever, Scenic, or Google Maps.