32 hairpin turns to the summit of Pampa Huilacollo

Pampa Huilacollo is a high mountain plateau at an elevation of 4.625m (15,173ft) above the sea level, located in the province Mariscal Nieto in Moquegua Region, Peru. The average gradient is 11.46%.

Pampa Huilacollo

The road to the summit is totally unpaved. It’s called R-42. 4x4 vehicle required. Expect a trail pretty steep. Starting from the town of Muylaque, at 3.180m above the sea level, the ascent is 12.6 km long via 32 hairpin turns. Over this distance the elevation gain is 1.445 meters. The average gradient is 11.46%.