Salkantay Refuge
Peru, south-america
18.2 km
3,849 m
extreme
Year-round
Okay, buckle up, adventure lovers! We're heading to Refugio Salkantay, a mountain paradise perched way up in the Peruvian Andes, Cusco Region, at a whopping 3,849m (12,627ft). Get ready for views that will blow your mind – seriously, the mountain scenery is epic!
This isn't your Sunday drive, though. Carretera 109, the gravel road leading up from Mollepata, is a true test of skill and nerve. We're talking steep climbs, an 18.2km stretch with a 987-meter elevation gain (that's an average gradient of 5.42%!), and drop-offs that will make your palms sweat. If you're scared of heights, this might not be for you.
The road winds through the Vilcabamba range and has some seriously unprotected edges. Keep an eye on the weather, too. Avalanches, heavy snow, and landslides are real dangers, especially with those icy patches. Basically, be prepared for an unforgettable, but challenging, ride!
Where is it?
Salkantay Refuge is located in Peru (south-america). Coordinates: -8.2528, -74.7544
Road Details
- Country
- Peru
- Continent
- south-america
- Length
- 18.2 km
- Max Elevation
- 3,849 m
- Difficulty
- extreme
- Coordinates
- -8.2528, -74.7544
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