Chile, Coquimbo
A 4780 metre Andean crossing past penitentes ice spikes and no traffic at all.
Length
180 km
In miles
111.8 mi
Driving time
5 hr 38 min
Atlas rating
9.3 / 10
The run
Vicuna to Argentine border, following the Ruta 41. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Open only from December to April
Checked by the Drivers Atlas desk
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Last reviewed 24 March 2026
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