Susques

Under 140 km, but a very long and very spectacular day that started with the lengthy climb from Purmamarca to 4170 m above sea level. From Purmamarca, the road keeps climbing steadily at what I would think is a grade ranging between 4 and 7%. I read somewhere else 10% but that seems a little high; and, looking at a topographical map before this trip, I consistently got under 10%. On the way up, there are three sets of half a dozen or so switchbacks that are truly spectacular.

The climb was followed by the descent to the Salinas Grandes. I arrived in Susques just after dark and am staying at a very friendly place a little west of town.