Chuksang to Jomsom via Muktinath

Stage 8

Chuksang to Jomsom via Muktinath- 15.1 km +1184m -484m

Chuksang to Jomsom via Muktinath

Race > Chuksang – Muktinath (optional Lupra (2800m) – Jomsom (2720m))

panorama-mustang-trail-race-Annapurna panorama 2000px isobel — Panorama crossing the Gyu La. Annapurna and Dhaulagiri in view. Click for full sized panorama.

From Chuksang, there is a long steady climb to the Gyu La (4030m) through the amazing mud and wood village of Tangbe, and there is a stunning view waiting for you from the pass. This is followed by a fast descent on good trails to the finish line at Muktinath.

A short-ish run but plenty of climb and hard work after this week of high-altitude effort.

There is the option to complete a full circumambulation of Mustang by running / hiking to Jomsom (2-3 hours) or taking a bus back to the hotel. So far, 90% of people have chosen the latter!

	Metric	Imperial
Distance	15.1 km	9.4 mi
Elevation gain/loss	↑ 1184m ↓ 484m	↑ 3,885ft ↓ 1,588ft
Highpoint	4072m	13,360ft
Biggest climb	1249m	4,098ft
Start Finish elevation	2900m→2720m	9,514ft→8,924ft

Elevation Profile

Stage Profile! Not an easy day to finish on, but now you are acclimatised and strong, the first hill climb will seem easy for you. Harder will be the gentle downhill to the finish when full speed running is a possibility.

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