Ch'iyar Qirini
Bolivia, south-america
17 km
5,194 m
hard
Year-round
Alright, adventure junkies, listen up! Deep in the La Paz Department of Bolivia, nestled within the Cordillera Real of the Andes, lies Ch'iyar Qirini (also known as Charquerini or Chiar Kherini) – a beast of a mountain peak road reaching a staggering 5,194m (17,040ft)!
This isn't your Sunday drive. Think gravel, rocks, and bumps galore, mixed with hairpin turns that'll make your head spin. This 17km climb from Ruta 41 gains 874 meters in elevation, averaging a steep 5.14% gradient. Seriously, 4x4 is practically a must and experience is key. The air is thin, and the climb is brutal, testing both your car and your lungs. Altitude sickness is common above 2,500 meters, so be prepared!
Oh, and did I mention the potentially treacherous drop-offs? Or that snow can shut things down at any time? But if you dare to conquer this climb, you'll find a mountain shelter at the summit and views that will absolutely take your breath away – assuming the altitude hasn't already! Just be sure to avoid this road in wet conditions!
Where is it?
Ch'iyar Qirini is located in Bolivia (south-america). Coordinates: -16.3168, -63.9940
Road Details
- Country
- Bolivia
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 17 km
- Max Elevation
- 5,194 m
- Difficulty
- hard
- Coordinates
- -16.3168, -63.9940
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