Driving a Brutally Steep Road to Lachin La in Tibet
Lachin La is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4,826m (15,833ft) above sea level, located in the east of the Tibet Autonomous Region, China.
Where is Lachin La?
The pass is located in Dêngqên County of Chamdo City, near Dêngqên (Tengchen) town, south of the Dak Chu Valley.
How Long is the Road to Lachin La?
The road to the summit is mostly paved. It is very curvy and features brutally steep sections. Starting from Langtongcun, the climb is 15.9 km (10 miles) long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1,642 m, and the average gradient is 10.32%.
Road suggested by: Hugh Wilson