An Andean mountain road to Pehuenche Pass
Paso Pehuenche is an international high mountain pass at an elevation of 2.557m (8,389ft) above the sea level, on the border of Chile and Argentina.
Is Pehuenche Pass paved?
The road to the summit is paved in good shape. It was entirely paved in 2018. The pass links Mendoza Province in Argentina and the Chile's Maule Region. Be alert for wildlife, especially in the higher elevations along this route.
How long is Pehuenche Pass?
The pass is 167km (104 miles) long running east-west from Las Loicas (in Mendoza Province of Argentina) to San Clemente (in the Talca Province of Chile's Maule Region). The road to the summit is very steep, hitting an 11% of maximum gradient through some of the ramps.
Is Pehuenche Pass open?
Set high in the Andes mountain range, the pass is usually open from December to March. Exact dates depend on the state of the pass after the winter. To drive the road without stopping will take most people between 2.5 and 3.5 hours.
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