Road B-245
Chile, south-america
176 km
4.565 m
moderate
Year-round
Okay, adventurers, buckle up for the B-245 in northeastern Chile, a seriously epic high-mountain road trip through the Andes! This isn't your average Sunday drive – it's 176 km of pure, unadulterated 4x4 gravel track magic, linking Ruta 21 near San Pedro to the awesome San Pedro de Atacama.
Prepare to be wowed by insane views of volcanoes and shimmering lakes, but heads up: this road is REMOTE. Pack accordingly! And seriously, stick to the marked track, folks – you do NOT want to wander off (minefield, no joke!).
The climb is a BEAST, topping out at a lung-busting 4,565 meters above sea level. The air gets thin up there, and trust me, you'll feel it. Most people start feeling the altitude sickness around 2,500-2,800 meters, so take it slow, drink lots of water, and listen to your body. Oh, and one last thing: if the weather turns nasty, bail. This road is not for tackling in a storm.
Where is it?
Road B-245 is located in Chile (south-america). Coordinates: -37.6506, -72.4165
Road Details
- Country
- Chile
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 176 km
- Max Elevation
- 4.565 m
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Coordinates
- -37.6506, -72.4165
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