How to drive the unpaved road to Punta Yahuarcocha?

Punta Yahuarcocha is a high mountain pass at an elevation of 4.980m (16,338ft) above sea level, located in the Angaraes province of Peru.

Punta Yahuarcocha

Where is Punta Yahuarcocha?

The pass is located to the east of the main Santa Ines to Huancavelica road, in the region of Huancavelica, in the central part of the country.

Is the road to Punta Yahuarcocha unpaved?

Set high in the western Cordillera of the Andes, the road to the summit is totally unpaved, very steep and narrow, with dangerous drops. It’s used by mining trucks. A 4x4 vehicle is required.

How long is the road to Punta Yahuarcocha?

Starting from Corralpampa, the road to the summit is 12.5 km long. Over this distance, the elevation gain is 714 m and the average gradient is 5.71%.

 

 

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