Tunnel de Peter Both
France, europe
N/A
167 m
hard
Year-round
Alright thrill-seekers, listen up! If you're ever cruising around Réunion Island (that little gem east of Madagascar), and you fancy a real adventure, you NEED to check out the Tunnel de Peter Both.
Carved way back in 1960, this tunnel punches a 166-meter hole through the mountains on the Route Nationale nº5, connecting Saint-Louis and Cilaos. Now, here's the kicker: it's NARROW. Think "cozy" rather than "spacious." Seriously, two cars at once? Forget about it! And with a height of only 3 meters, watch those oversized vehicles!
The road surface is paved, so that's a plus. But the real draw is the sheer audacity of the thing, and the killer views you get on either side. Just be prepared for a tight squeeze and maybe a little heart-pumping action. Trust me, it's worth it for the bragging rights!
Road Details
- Country
- France
- Continent
- europe
- Max Elevation
- 167 m
- Difficulty
- hard
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