Cerro San Pedro
Argentina, south-america
N/A
2,199 m
extreme
Year-round
Okay, thrill-seekers, listen up! Deep in the west of Argentina's Mendoza province, practically spitting distance from Chile, lies Cerro San Pedro. This mountain pass climbs to a dizzying 2,199 meters (that's 7,214 feet!).
Fair warning: this isn't a Sunday drive. We're talking extreme 4x4 territory here. Think dusty, bumpy, and definitely not for the faint of heart (or weak of stomach!). If you're prone to vertigo or have a thing about landslides, maybe sit this one out. Seriously.
The gravel road is often loose, especially near the edges, and littered with stones and big rocks in the middle. Oh, and did I mention the drop-offs of hundreds of meters with absolutely no guardrails? The final climb is a killer, with sections hitting a crazy 35% grade. Locals call it the "Climb to Hell" for a reason! But if you're prepared for the remote location, elevation changes, and challenging terrain, the views are supposed to be absolutely breathtaking.
Where is it?
Cerro San Pedro is located in Argentina (south-america). Coordinates: -36.8857, -54.6319
Road Details
- Country
- Argentina
- Continent
- south-america
- Max Elevation
- 2,199 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
- Coordinates
- -36.8857, -54.6319
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