Chile, Santiago Metropolitan
Forty numbered hairpins climb from the capital straight into the high Andes.
Length
57 km
In miles
35.4 mi
Driving time
1 hr 47 min
Atlas rating
9.3 / 10
The run
Santiago to Valle Nevado, following the G-21. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Chains required in winter
Nearby
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