Philippines, Cordillera, Luzon
The highest highway in the Philippines, terraced mountainsides falling away on both sides.
Length
150 km
In miles
93.2 mi
Driving time
3 hr 45 min
Atlas rating
8.8 / 10
The run
Baguio to Bontoc, following the Baguio Bontoc Road. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Typhoon damage from July to October
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
Scored and written by the Drivers Atlas editorial desk, drawing on driven routes across the UK and Europe, mapping data and member road reports. Every road in the library carries a driving and scenery score set by the same method. How we score roads.
Last reviewed 6 April 2026
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