A memorable road trip to Abra Antofalla
Argentina, south-america
74.9 km
5,005 m
hard
Year-round
Okay, buckle up, adventure seekers! Abra Antofalla in Argentina's Catamarca Province is calling your name. This isn't your average Sunday drive – we're talking about a lung-busting, heart-pumping climb to 5,005 meters (16,420 feet)!
The road? Well, "road" might be a generous term. It's a 74.9 km (46.54 miles) stretch of pure, unadulterated, sandy, unpaved challenge. Seriously, leave the sedan at home. A 4x4 is an absolute must. And maybe a winch. And a prayer.
Expect some seriously steep sections – we're talking gradients hitting 10% in places! Plus, you're in seriously remote territory. Don't even think about tackling this one solo. But oh, the views! The stark, otherworldly beauty of this corner of Argentina is absolutely worth the effort (and maybe the therapy bill later). Just prepare for an unforgettable, hair-raising ride!
Where is it?
A memorable road trip to Abra Antofalla is located in Argentina (south-america). Coordinates: -37.3686, -64.4483
Road Details
- Country
- Argentina
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 74.9 km
- Max Elevation
- 5,005 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- -37.3686, -64.4483
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