Driving the road to Cerro Gigante is not a piece of cake
Cerro Gigante is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.286m (17,342ft) above sea level, located in the La Paz Department, in Bolivia. It's one of the highest roads in the country.
Where is Cerro Gigante?
The pass is located north of Lago Laramcota, in the western part of the country.
Is Cerro Gigante unpaved?
The road through the pass is totally unpaved. It features narrow parts, steep sections, turns, and rocks. A 4x4 vehicle is required.
How long is the road through Cerro Gigante?
Set high in the Kimsa Cruz mountain range in the Andes, the road to the pass is 15.2 km (9.44 miles) long starting from Rodeo. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 1,005 m and the average gradient is 6.61%.
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