Laccopata Pass: Ultimate 4wd destination
Abra Laccopata is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 5.206m (17,080ft) above the sea level, located in Cusco department, in southeastern Peru. It’s one of the highest roads of the country.
![Laccopata Pass](https://www.dangerousroads.org/cache/images/900x/8/laccopatapass0-4585e987.jpg)
Set high in Cordillera de Vilnacota mountain range, the road to the summit is totally unpaved among snowy peaks. It’s a dirt road winding through sandy dunes and runs south-north from Phinay (on CU-125 road) towards CU-1406 road. Remember this is a mountainous area, climbing up a high mountain, with a notorius absence of oxygen. Altitude and extreme weather are always a factor.
4x4 vehicle recommended. The pass road is very steep. It’s 37.5km long with a 5.8% of average gradient. Accessibility is largely limited to the summer season. It is not generally snow-free until late June or even July in some years.
Road suggested by: jorge manuel gómez sánchez
Pic&more info: https://skyhighandes.com/first-ascent-and-explorations-in-the-remote-north-eastern-cordillera-vilcanota/