Driving the infamous road from Autisha to Chaclla

Located in the Lima Region of Peru, Carretera Autisha-Chaclla is one of the most difficult roads of the country. Drivers must remain cautious as the journey has been known to claim the lives of many drivers.

Carretera Autisha-Chaclla

Is the road from Autisha to Chaclla unpaved?

The road links the villages of Autisha and Chaclla. It’s gravel and very narrow, impassable for 2 cars at the same time. Drive with care as this is a mountain road with hairpin curves and bordered by a drop of hundreds of meters (many hundreds of feet) unprotected by guardrails.

How long is the road from Autisha to Chaclla?

The road is 13.9 km long. It’s definitely not for anyone suffering from vertigo or a fear of landslides. You might want to take this into consideration if you have passengers that don't like heights.

How steep is the road from Autisha to Chaclla?

Running through the Andes mountain range, the road is pretty steep. Starting from Autisha (at 2.320masl), the elevation gain is 1.161 meters. The average gradient is 8.35%.

 

 

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